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Texas Lottery Commission

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

The Texas Lottery Commission is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 299 employees with median total compensation of $75,576; the highest distinct record was $262,313.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $25.5M
Employees: 299
Median total: $75,576
Highest record: $262,313

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$39,579$187,225+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 299 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($75,576) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $85,318 (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

$50,945

$55,779

$75,576

$99,658

$133,887

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $133,887 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $50,945. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Program Specialist IV

22 · $63,266

Program Specialist III

22 · $53,461

Program Specialist II

19 · $50,494

Program Specialist VI

12 · $78,956

Program Specialist V

9 · $70,083

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.

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Robert Biard

General Counsel V/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$262,313

Base pay: $262,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $262,313
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3525
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $21,859
State Employee Number: 102473

At Texas Lottery Commission, Robert Biard serves as a General Counsel V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $262,313.

Robert Tirloni

Deputy Director I/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$239,582

Base pay: $239,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $239,582
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1630
Hire Date: Jun 15, 1997
Monthly Pay: $19,965
State Employee Number: 130667

Robert Tirloni works as a Deputy Director I for Texas Lottery Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Robert earned $239,582 in 2025.

Ryan Mindell

Executive Director/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$225,584

Base pay: $225,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,584
Employment type: Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: L014
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $18,799
State Employee Number: 762481

At Texas Lottery Commission, Ryan Mindell serves as a Executive Director. They work erf - exempt regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,584.

Nelda Trevino

Director V/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$187,225

Base pay: $187,225
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,225
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Dec 7, 2009
Monthly Pay: $15,602
State Employee Number: 97263

Nelda Trevino is a Director V at Texas Lottery Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $187,225.

Angela Zgabay-Zgarba

Director V/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$170,655

Base pay: $170,655
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,655
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1624
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $14,221
State Employee Number: 124255

At Texas Lottery Commission, Angela Zgabay-Zgarba serves as a Director V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $170,655.

David Veselka

Director IV/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$168,714

Base pay: $168,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,714
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Feb 14, 2005
Monthly Pay: $14,060
State Employee Number: 38558

David Veselka works as a Director IV for Texas Lottery Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. David earned $168,714 in 2025.

Debbie Pina

Director II/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$142,373

Base pay: $142,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,373
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1621
Hire Date: Apr 11, 2011
Monthly Pay: $11,864
State Employee Number: 39487

Debbie Pina works as a Director II for Texas Lottery Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Debbie earned $142,373 in 2025.

Andrew Leeper

Project Manager V/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$140,245

Base pay: $140,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,245
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1562
Hire Date: Nov 13, 2006
Monthly Pay: $11,687
State Employee Number: 87567

Andrew Leeper works as a Project Manager V for Texas Lottery Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Andrew earned $140,245 in 2025.

Veda Hickman

Systems Analyst VI/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$136,609

Base pay: $136,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,609
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0257
Hire Date: Jan 3, 2012
Monthly Pay: $11,384
State Employee Number: 56405

Veda Hickman is a Systems Analyst VI at Texas Lottery Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $136,609.

Jeffery Manners

Director III/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$133,040

Base pay: $133,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $11,087
State Employee Number: 187129

Jeffery Manners works as a Director III for Texas Lottery Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jeffery earned $133,040 in 2025.

Tamatha Boddy

Investigator VII/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$106,634

Base pay: $106,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,634
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1356
Hire Date: Apr 11, 2005
Monthly Pay: $8,886
State Employee Number: 197590

Tamatha Boddy works as a Investigator VII for Texas Lottery Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tamatha earned $106,634 in 2025.

Brenda Carrales

Program Specialist VI/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$99,658

Base pay: $99,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,658
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1575
Hire Date: Aug 1, 1997
Monthly Pay: $8,305
State Employee Number: 22154

At Texas Lottery Commission, Brenda Carrales serves as a Program Specialist VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,658.

Iris Medina

Accountant VI/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$96,683

Base pay: $96,683
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,683
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1022
Hire Date: Nov 8, 2021
Monthly Pay: $8,057
State Employee Number: 25276

Iris Medina works as a Accountant VI for Texas Lottery Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Iris earned $96,683 in 2025.

Aura Andrade

Marketing Specialist IV/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$93,138

Base pay: $93,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,138
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1825
Hire Date: Jun 1, 1995
Monthly Pay: $7,762
State Employee Number: 19925

Aura Andrade holds the role of Marketing Specialist IV at Texas Lottery Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,138.

Mario Sanchez

IT Support Specialist V/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$91,861

Base pay: $91,861
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,861
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0232
Hire Date: Dec 1, 1993
Monthly Pay: $7,655
State Employee Number: 114279

At Texas Lottery Commission, Mario Sanchez serves as a IT Support Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,861.

Amy Berry

Marketing Specialist IV/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$90,093

Base pay: $90,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,093
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1825
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2003
Monthly Pay: $7,508
State Employee Number: 3829

Amy Berry is a Marketing Specialist IV at Texas Lottery Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,093.

Steven Morgan

Investigator VI/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$89,313

Base pay: $89,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,313
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1355
Hire Date: May 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $7,443
State Employee Number: 75637

Steven Morgan is a Investigator VI at Texas Lottery Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,313.

Joy Bishop

Auditor V/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$89,143

Base pay: $89,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,143
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1052
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2002
Monthly Pay: $7,429
State Employee Number: 4536

At Texas Lottery Commission, Joy Bishop serves as a Auditor V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,143.

Gabriela Garcia

Executive Assistant IV/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$83,790

Base pay: $83,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,790
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0166
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,983
State Employee Number: 137155

At Texas Lottery Commission, Gabriela Garcia serves as a Executive Assistant IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,790.

Marcie Mendoza

Investigator VI/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$81,733

Base pay: $81,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,733
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1355
Hire Date: Feb 22, 2005
Monthly Pay: $6,811
State Employee Number: 95021

Marcie Mendoza is a Investigator VI at Texas Lottery Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,733.

Sidney Valle

Purchaser VI/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$79,785

Base pay: $79,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,785
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1935
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,649
State Employee Number: 29923

Sidney Valle is a Purchaser VI at Texas Lottery Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,785.

Annette Sellers

Auditor IV/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$76,468

Base pay: $76,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,468
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1050
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2002
Monthly Pay: $6,372
State Employee Number: 147307

At Texas Lottery Commission, Annette Sellers serves as a Auditor IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,468.

Veronica Drew

Program Specialist III/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$75,632

Base pay: $75,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,632
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jun 2, 1997
Monthly Pay: $6,303
State Employee Number: 64781

At Texas Lottery Commission, Veronica Drew serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,632.

Cheryl Osborn

Accountant V/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$67,000

Base pay: $67,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1020
Hire Date: Jan 6, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,583
State Employee Number: 108061

At Texas Lottery Commission, Cheryl Osborn serves as a Accountant V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,000.

Katie Thompson

Program Specialist VI/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$65,367

Base pay: $65,367
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,367
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1575
Hire Date: Dec 6, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,447
State Employee Number: 1437929

Katie Thompson is a Program Specialist VI at Texas Lottery Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,367.

Mary Martinez

Program Specialist IV/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$63,076

Base pay: $63,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,076
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2011
Monthly Pay: $5,256
State Employee Number: 56711

Mary Martinez works as a Program Specialist IV for Texas Lottery Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mary earned $63,076 in 2025.

Virginia Clayton

Auditor III/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$60,914

Base pay: $60,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,914
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1048
Hire Date: Oct 19, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,076
State Employee Number: 931751

Virginia Clayton works as a Auditor III for Texas Lottery Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Virginia earned $60,914 in 2025.

Brent Rougeau

Staff Services Officer I/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$56,070

Base pay: $56,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,070
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,673
State Employee Number: 157746

Brent Rougeau is a Staff Services Officer I at Texas Lottery Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,070.

Kym Rusch

License and Permit Specialist IV/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$55,346

Base pay: $55,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,346
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0173
Hire Date: Jan 21, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,612
State Employee Number: 250368

Kym Rusch is a License and Permit Specialist IV at Texas Lottery Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,346.

Kimberly Phares

Auditor II/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$54,000

Base pay: $54,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1046
Hire Date: Jan 6, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,500
State Employee Number: 1762217

Kimberly Phares holds the role of Auditor II at Texas Lottery Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,000.

Joshua Jackson

Program Specialist III/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$53,628

Base pay: $53,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,628
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: May 16, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,469
State Employee Number: 1462186

Joshua Jackson holds the role of Program Specialist III at Texas Lottery Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,628.

Kyla Ruiz

Program Specialist III/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$51,000

Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Dec 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,250
State Employee Number: 967199

At Texas Lottery Commission, Kyla Ruiz serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,000.

Paul Moody

Program Specialist III/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$51,000

Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,250
State Employee Number: 1703207

Paul Moody holds the role of Program Specialist III at Texas Lottery Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,000.

Crystal Barrett

Accountant II/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$49,800

Base pay: $49,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1014
Hire Date: Aug 14, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,150
State Employee Number: 920963

At Texas Lottery Commission, Crystal Barrett serves as a Accountant II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,800.

Melissa George

Program Specialist II/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$46,800

Base pay: $46,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1571
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1722277

At Texas Lottery Commission, Melissa George serves as a Program Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,800.

Gregory Pyles

Staff Services Officer III/Texas Lottery Commission

2025 total comp

$45,617

Base pay: $45,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,617
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1552
Hire Date: Jul 6, 2015
Monthly Pay: $3,801
State Employee Number: 51040

At Texas Lottery Commission, Gregory Pyles serves as a Staff Services Officer III. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,617.