Texas / Third Court of Appeals District

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Third Court of Appeals District

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

The Third Court of Appeals District operates the court system — adjudicating cases and maintaining judicial records.

In 2026, this agency had 32 employees with median total compensation of $146,110; the highest distinct record was $244,475.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $4.5M
Employees: 32
Median total: $146,110
Highest record: $244,475

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$72,405$231,000+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 32 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($146,110) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $139,803 (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

$72,405

$95,440

$146,110

$211,750

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $211,750 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $72,405. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

17 · $146,110

5 · $211,750

4 · $72,405

2 · $75,684

1 · $244,475

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	$3.9M —	32 —	$131,276 —
2026	$4.5M ▲ 14.2%	32 ±0%	$146,110 ▲ 11.3%

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Record list

Employees

Page 1

Darlene Byrne

Chief Justice/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$244,475

Base pay: $244,475
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $244,475
Employment type: Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: C112
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $20,373
State Employee Number: 99696

Darlene Byrne holds the role of Chief Justice at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is erf - exempt regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $244,475.

Gisela Triana

Justice/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$231,000

Base pay: $231,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $231,000
Employment type: Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: A343
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $19,250
State Employee Number: 4001

Gisela Triana works as a Justice for Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is erf - exempt regular full-time. Gisela earned $231,000 in 2026.

Karin Samman

Justice/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$231,000

Base pay: $231,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $231,000
Employment type: Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: A343
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $19,250
State Employee Number: 781589

Karin Samman holds the role of Justice at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is erf - exempt regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $231,000.

Chari Kelly

Justice/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$211,750

Base pay: $211,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $211,750
Employment type: Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: A343
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $17,646
State Employee Number: 114039

Chari Kelly holds the role of Justice at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is erf - exempt regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $211,750.

Maggie Ellis

Justice/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$192,500

Base pay: $192,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,500
Employment type: Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: A343
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $16,042
State Employee Number: 206667

Maggie Ellis holds the role of Justice at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is erf - exempt regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,500.

Rosa Theofanis

Justice/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$192,500

Base pay: $192,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,500
Employment type: Erf - Exempt Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: A343
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $16,042
State Employee Number: 839793

Rosa Theofanis is a Justice at Third Court of Appeals District. They work erf - exempt regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,500.

Jeffrey Kyle

Clerk of the Court/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$155,463

Base pay: $155,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,463
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3635
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $12,955
State Employee Number: 152723

At Third Court of Appeals District, Jeffrey Kyle serves as a Clerk of the Court. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,463.

Amy Wilson

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$146,110

Base pay: $146,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Sep 23, 2024
Monthly Pay: $12,176
State Employee Number: 14343

Amy Wilson is a Attorney IV at Third Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,110.

Timothy Stostad

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$146,110

Base pay: $146,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Sep 19, 2022
Monthly Pay: $12,176
State Employee Number: 64586

Timothy Stostad is a Attorney IV at Third Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,110.

Zachary Hall

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$146,110

Base pay: $146,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jan 21, 2006
Monthly Pay: $12,176
State Employee Number: 77399

Zachary Hall is a Attorney IV at Third Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,110.

Jennifer Brannen

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$146,110

Base pay: $146,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Dec 8, 2011
Monthly Pay: $12,176
State Employee Number: 149751

Jennifer Brannen holds the role of Attorney IV at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,110.

Ann Kitzmiller

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$146,110

Base pay: $146,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2009
Monthly Pay: $12,176
State Employee Number: 184736

Ann Kitzmiller holds the role of Attorney IV at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,110.

Robert Rollans

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$146,110

Base pay: $146,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $12,176
State Employee Number: 193741

Robert Rollans works as a Attorney IV for Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Robert earned $146,110 in 2026.

Rosera Larkins

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$146,110

Base pay: $146,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Aug 31, 2015
Monthly Pay: $12,176
State Employee Number: 734389

Rosera Larkins holds the role of Attorney IV at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,110.

Ryan Mcbrearty

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$146,110

Base pay: $146,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Mar 3, 2025
Monthly Pay: $12,176
State Employee Number: 866716

Ryan Mcbrearty holds the role of Attorney IV at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,110.

Jennifer Wissinger

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$146,110

Base pay: $146,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Oct 7, 2022
Monthly Pay: $12,176
State Employee Number: 962073

Jennifer Wissinger works as a Attorney IV for Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jennifer earned $146,110 in 2026.

Willis Chambers

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$146,110

Base pay: $146,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: May 3, 2021
Monthly Pay: $12,176
State Employee Number: 979435

Willis Chambers is a Attorney IV at Third Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,110.

Richard Hailey

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$146,110

Base pay: $146,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Sep 18, 2019
Monthly Pay: $12,176
State Employee Number: 1083918

Richard Hailey works as a Attorney IV for Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Richard earned $146,110 in 2026.

Claire Tapscott

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$146,110

Base pay: $146,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $12,176
State Employee Number: 1090492

Claire Tapscott is a Attorney IV at Third Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $146,110.

Shalla Sluyter

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$146,110

Base pay: $146,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Aug 25, 2025
Monthly Pay: $12,176
State Employee Number: 2338

Shalla Sluyter holds the role of Attorney IV at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,110.

Rebecca Walker

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$146,110

Base pay: $146,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,110
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jun 16, 2025
Monthly Pay: $12,176
State Employee Number: 784494

At Third Court of Appeals District, Rebecca Walker serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,110.

David Dubose

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$132,685

Base pay: $132,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,685
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $11,057
State Employee Number: 50525

David Dubose holds the role of Attorney IV at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,685.

Margarita Corbett

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$132,685

Base pay: $132,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,685
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $11,057
State Employee Number: 118048

Margarita Corbett holds the role of Attorney IV at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,685.

Frances Jenkins

Accountant VI/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$95,440

Base pay: $95,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,440
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1022
Hire Date: Nov 4, 2013
Monthly Pay: $7,953
State Employee Number: 515388

At Third Court of Appeals District, Frances Jenkins serves as a Accountant VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,440.

Sabra Sweeney

Attorney IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$87,666

Base pay: $87,666
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,666
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Feb 23, 2026
Monthly Pay: $7,306
State Employee Number: 32568

Sabra Sweeney works as a Attorney IV for Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.6 FTE. Sabra earned $87,666 in 2026.

Lawrence Ondreas

IT Support Specialist V/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$80,000

Base pay: $80,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 232
Hire Date: Nov 12, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,667
State Employee Number: 140718

Lawrence Ondreas is a IT Support Specialist V at Third Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,000.

Julia Gullickson

Legal Assistant IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$75,684

Base pay: $75,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,684
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3578
Hire Date: Jan 12, 2009
Monthly Pay: $6,307
State Employee Number: 33407

Julia Gullickson holds the role of Legal Assistant IV at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,684.

Rene Salinas

Legal Assistant IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$75,684

Base pay: $75,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,684
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3578
Hire Date: Jul 12, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,307
State Employee Number: 1408065

Rene Salinas holds the role of Legal Assistant IV at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,684.

Scot Crocker

Deputy Clerk IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$72,405

Base pay: $72,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,405
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3626
Hire Date: Aug 24, 1998
Monthly Pay: $6,034
State Employee Number: 157356

Scot Crocker holds the role of Deputy Clerk IV at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,405.

Christopher Knowles

Deputy Clerk IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$72,405

Base pay: $72,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,405
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3626
Hire Date: Aug 28, 2013
Monthly Pay: $6,034
State Employee Number: 340205

Christopher Knowles is a Deputy Clerk IV at Third Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,405.

Jackalyn Berron

Deputy Clerk IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$72,405

Base pay: $72,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,405
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3626
Hire Date: Apr 29, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,034
State Employee Number: 1176481

Jackalyn Berron works as a Deputy Clerk IV for Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jackalyn earned $72,405 in 2026.

Lilah Downey

Deputy Clerk IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$72,405

Base pay: $72,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,405
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3626
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,034
State Employee Number: 1562250

Lilah Downey holds the role of Deputy Clerk IV at Third Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,405.

Elizabeth Bruton

Legal Assistant IV/Third Court of Appeals District

2025 total comp

$71,400

Base pay: $71,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3578
Hire Date: Oct 10, 2011
Monthly Pay: $5,950
State Employee Number: 140889

Elizabeth Bruton is a Legal Assistant IV at Third Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,400.