OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Texas public payroll data for OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. We have 144 employee records on file from the most recent state release. Below: a breakdown of pay, common roles, and the full employee list.
About this agency
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL is part of the Judiciary & Legal sector of Texas state government. The OpenPayrolls dataset includes 144 distinct employee records associated with this agency, drawn from the most recent state payroll release. Reported pay ranges from $48,760 at the low end to $338,074 at the high end, with an average of $124,430 across all roles.
Like every state agency listed here, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL is funded primarily through legislative appropriations and dedicated revenue. Compensation reported in this database represents the employee's annualized base salary at the time of the data snapshot — not necessarily the amount actually paid out during the calendar year, which can differ because of partial-year employment, mid-year promotions, supplemental funding sources (federal grants, athletic revenue at universities, fee-supported programs), and overtime. See our methodology for the full caveats.
The roles most commonly held at this agency are ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII, CHILD SUPPORT OFFCR III, CHILD SUPPORT OFFCR II, CHILD SUPPORT OFFCR IV, ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL IV, CHILD SUPPORT OFFICER V, SERGEANT, TEXAS AG'S OFFICE, DEPUTY DIRECTOR II. To compare what people in any of these titles earn across other Texas agencies, click the role above. You can also see how OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL compares to other employers in Austin, or against peer organizations on the Judiciary & Legal page.
Employees at OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
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| Name | Job title | Annual pay | Type | Hire date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Webster | FIRST ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL | $338,074 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | October 5, 2020 |
| Lesley French-henneke | DEP FIRST ASST ATTNY GENERAL | $322,770 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 19, 2019 |
| Ralph Molina | DEP FIRST ASST ATTNY GENERAL | $322,770 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | May 15, 2023 |
| William Peterson | DEPUTY DIRECTOR III | $278,568 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | July 7, 2025 |
| Christina Mcleod | DEPUTY DIRECTOR II | $272,168 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | August 13, 2018 |
| Justin Gordon | DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL | $272,168 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 1, 2015 |
| Austin Kinghorn | DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL | $272,168 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | June 1, 2020 |
| Ryan Walters | DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL | $272,168 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 25, 2021 |
| Laurinda Price | DEPUTY DIRECTOR II | $272,168 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | June 18, 2012 |
| Darrin Brumbaugh | DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL | $272,168 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | July 18, 2022 |
| Joshua Reno | DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL | $272,168 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | November 14, 2020 |
| Ruth Thornton | DEPUTY DIRECTOR II | $272,168 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | June 1, 2008 |
| Jarrod Griffin | DEPUTY DIRECTOR II | $253,870 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 21, 2025 |
| George Lane | DEPUTY DIRECTOR II | $253,870 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | October 11, 2023 |
| William Cole | ASSOC DEPUTY ATTNY GENERAL | $228,165 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | April 1, 2021 |
| William Wassdorf | ASSOC DEPUTY ATTNY GENERAL | $228,165 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | April 20, 2020 |
| James Darwin | DIRECTOR VII | $226,008 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | February 5, 2024 |
| Henry De La Garza | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $221,487 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | February 1, 1995 |
| Steven Roddy | DIRECTOR VII | $217,257 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 12, 2015 |
| Ryan Kercher | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $216,200 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 19, 2021 |
| William Dupre | DIRECTOR VII | $216,200 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | February 8, 2021 |
| Nanette Dinunzio | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $216,200 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | September 3, 2002 |
| Robert Maiorano | DIRECTOR VII | $215,644 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | November 1, 2020 |
| Kimberly Gdula | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $207,377 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | November 18, 2019 |
| Amy Hilton | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $206,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | April 18, 2016 |
| Johnathan Stone | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $206,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | March 15, 2021 |
| Keith Hafer | DIRECTOR VI | $205,692 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | March 11, 2002 |
| Lauren Downey | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $205,682 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 12, 2004 |
| Ernesto Garcia | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $205,682 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | September 19, 2022 |
| William Williamson | DIRECTOR VI | $205,609 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | November 1, 2018 |
| Natalie Turnbow-brown | DIRECTOR VI | $205,469 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | May 20, 2000 |
| Beth Klusmann | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $204,514 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | September 15, 2008 |
| Benjamin Mendelson | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $204,514 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | February 16, 2021 |
| Amber Platt | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $204,514 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | September 13, 2021 |
| Colleen Tran | DIRECTOR VI | $204,489 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | April 1, 2020 |
| Joel Rogers | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $203,294 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | October 23, 1995 |
| Steven Robinson | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $201,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | March 10, 2008 |
| Thomas York | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $201,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | August 11, 2025 |
| Kellie Billings-ray | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $201,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | April 14, 2008 |
| Michael Patterson-delgadillo | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $201,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | March 14, 2011 |
| Briana Webb | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $200,895 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | August 29, 2014 |
| Rachel Obaldo | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL VII | $200,895 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 13, 2014 |
| Jesse Ranney | PORTFOLIO PROJECT MANAGER II | $170,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | March 20, 2023 |
| Nathaniel Plemons | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL V | $167,655 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | June 1, 2025 |
| Brian Richter | DATA SCIENTIST II | $150,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 16, 2024 |
| Amber Maxfield-gracia | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL V | $145,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | October 13, 2025 |
| Sheaffer Fennessey | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL IV | $142,040 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | July 1, 2025 |
| Bao Cuong Pham | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL IV | $140,063 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | May 15, 2023 |
| Rakib Razzaque | SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR VI | $125,744 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | September 1, 2011 |
| Sara Krahl Sullivan | ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL V | $122,380 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | April 11, 2011 |
How to read these numbers
The annual pay column shows the salary that the agency reports for that employee at the time of the data snapshot. It is the standard apples-to-apples figure used by Texas budget analysts: monthly base rate × 12 for salaried employees, or hourly rate × scheduled hours × 52 for hourly staff. It does not include benefits, retirement contributions, performance bonuses, settlement payments, contract buyouts, deferred compensation, or supplements paid from foundation or grant funds — all of which can be substantial at universities and large agencies.
Two employees with the same title and similar tenure can earn very different amounts at the same agency for legitimate reasons: market-pay adjustments approved by the agency head, longevity pay required by Texas Government Code Chapter 659, hazardous-duty pay for eligible peace officers, or temporary stipends during periods of acting leadership. Before drawing conclusions about any single record, look at the methodology page for the full set of caveats and read the agency's own pay plan if it has one.