Texas / Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Source file: Texas — State Employee Salaries (Texas Tribune) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.

In 2026, this agency had 805 employees with median total compensation of $68,161; the highest distinct record was $235,000.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $62.9M
Employees: 805
Median total: $68,161
Highest record: $235,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$21,850$165,000+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 805 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($68,161) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $78,103 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,000

$57,500

$68,161

$91,088

$129,764

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $129,764 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $47,000. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Program Specialist IV

45 · $67,000

Program Specialist III

42 · $60,084

License and Permit Specialist I

33 · $47,000

Investigator III

30 · $61,000

Program Specialist V

26 · $79,434

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2025	$37.4M —	540 —	$61,250 —
2026	$62.9M ▲ 68.0%	805 ▲ 49.1%	$68,161 ▲ 11.3%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Courtney Arbour

Executive Director/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$235,000

Base pay: $235,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $235,000
Employment type: Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: C245
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $19,583
State Employee Number: 333862

Courtney Arbour holds the role of Executive Director at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is erf - exempt regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $235,000.

Stephen Bruno

Deputy Director I/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$206,175

Base pay: $206,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,175
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1630
Hire Date: Oct 16, 2017
Monthly Pay: $17,181
State Employee Number: 173129

Stephen Bruno works as a Deputy Director I for Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Stephen earned $206,175 in 2026.

Sergio Rey

Deputy Director I/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$205,300

Base pay: $205,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,300
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1630
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $17,108
State Employee Number: 106698

At Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Sergio Rey serves as a Deputy Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,300.

Susanna Cutrone

Deputy Director I/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$204,435

Base pay: $204,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,435
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1630
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $17,036
State Employee Number: 25859

Susanna Cutrone holds the role of Deputy Director I at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $204,435.

Ladonna Castanuela

Director VI/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$200,021

Base pay: $200,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,021
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $16,668
State Employee Number: 43643

Ladonna Castanuela works as a Director VI for Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ladonna earned $200,021 in 2026.

Deanne Rienstra

General Counsel IV/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$196,790

Base pay: $196,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,790
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3524
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $16,399
State Employee Number: 181885

Deanne Rienstra holds the role of General Counsel IV at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $196,790.

Douglas Jennings Jr

General Counsel IV/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$196,790

Base pay: $196,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,790
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3524
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $16,399
State Employee Number: 957909

At Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Douglas Jennings Jr serves as a General Counsel IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $196,790.

John Fowler

Director VI/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$195,880

Base pay: $195,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,880
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2021
Monthly Pay: $16,323
State Employee Number: 172765

John Fowler holds the role of Director VI at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,880.

Brandy Myers

Deputy Director I/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$195,772

Base pay: $195,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,772
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1630
Hire Date: Jun 28, 2019
Monthly Pay: $16,314
State Employee Number: 94463

Brandy Myers is a Deputy Director I at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $195,772.

Janice Thomas

Director VI/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$193,782

Base pay: $193,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,782
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $16,149
State Employee Number: 209605

Janice Thomas is a Director VI at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $193,782.

Raymond Page

Director V/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$189,499

Base pay: $189,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,499
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $15,792
State Employee Number: 156370

At Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Raymond Page serves as a Director V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,499.

Kelly Stuckey

Director VI/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$189,000

Base pay: $189,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $15,750
State Employee Number: 158880

Kelly Stuckey holds the role of Director VI at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $189,000.

Glen Neal

Director V/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$175,000

Base pay: $175,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,000
Employment type: Ctf - Classified Temporary Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Jun 9, 2025
Monthly Pay: $14,583
State Employee Number: 43712

Glen Neal is a Director V at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They work ctf - classified temporary full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $175,000.

James Lown

Data Officer/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$168,186

Base pay: $168,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,186
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 217
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $14,016
State Employee Number: 82558

James Lown holds the role of Data Officer at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,186.

Jason Cannaday

Director V/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$168,000

Base pay: $168,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $14,000
State Employee Number: 121333

Jason Cannaday holds the role of Director V at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,000.

Kyle Wolfe

Attorney V/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$165,450

Base pay: $165,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,450
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3506
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $13,788
State Employee Number: 52317

Kyle Wolfe works as a Attorney V for Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kyle earned $165,450 in 2026.

Rose Wheeler Demerson

Director IV/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$165,000

Base pay: $165,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $13,750
State Employee Number: 142525

At Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Rose Wheeler Demerson serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,000.

Heidi Moreno

Director IV/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$164,847

Base pay: $164,847
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,847
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $13,737
State Employee Number: 191692

Heidi Moreno holds the role of Director IV at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,847.

William Russ

Director IV/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$163,930

Base pay: $163,930
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,930
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $13,661
State Employee Number: 186173

William Russ works as a Director IV for Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. William earned $163,930 in 2026.

Senthilkumar Karunanidhi

Data Architect II/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$163,261

Base pay: $163,261
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,261
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 318
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $13,605
State Employee Number: 112182

Senthilkumar Karunanidhi is a Data Architect II at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $163,261.

Caroline Espinosa

Director IV/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$162,750

Base pay: $162,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,750
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $13,563
State Employee Number: 1804743

At Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Caroline Espinosa serves as a Director IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,750.

Charles Johnson

General Counsel III/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$162,695

Base pay: $162,695
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,695
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3523
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $13,558
State Employee Number: 169942

Charles Johnson holds the role of General Counsel III at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,695.

Anny Varghese

Programmer VI/Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

2026 total comp

$160,330

Base pay: $160,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,330
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 246
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $13,361
State Employee Number: 55786

Anny Varghese holds the role of Programmer VI at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,330.