SENATE
Texas public payroll data for SENATE. We have 39 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
SENATE is part of the Legislative & Executive sector of Texas state government. The OpenPayrolls dataset includes 39 distinct employee records associated with this agency, drawn from the most recent state payroll release. Reported pay ranges from $14,560 at the low end to $459,000 at the high end, with an average of $194,575 across all roles.
Like every state agency listed here, SENATE 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 LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR, LEGISLATIVE PROFESSIONAL, LEGISLATIVE ADMIN. SUPPORT, LEGISLATIVE PARAPROFESSIONAL, LEG. SERVICE/MAINTENANCE, LEGISLATIVE SKILLED CRAFT. To compare what people in any of these titles earn across other Texas agencies, click the role above. You can also see how SENATE compares to other employers in Austin, or against peer organizations on the Legislative & Executive page.
Employees at SENATE
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| Name | Job title | Annual pay | Type | Hire date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Scott | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $459,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | November 10, 2025 |
| Stephen Terry | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $414,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 10, 2017 |
| Michael Morrissey | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $355,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | December 30, 2025 |
| Darrell Davila | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $335,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 21, 2015 |
| Patsy Spaw | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $330,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 1, 2009 |
| Burwell Thompson Iii | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $330,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 10, 2017 |
| Pearl Cruz | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $310,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | March 30, 2020 |
| Angus Lupton | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $289,440 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | April 13, 2006 |
| Todd Gallaher | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $282,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 14, 2025 |
| William Dewoody | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $270,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | August 5, 2024 |
| Marian Wallace | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $264,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 1, 2018 |
| Sean Opperman | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $262,080 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | November 5, 2012 |
| Donald Garner | LEGISLATIVE PARAPROFESSIONAL | $240,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | March 19, 2025 |
| Christopher Sterner | LEGISLATIVE PROFESSIONAL | $235,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 1, 2018 |
| Marc Salvato | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $230,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 13, 2015 |
| Christopher Steinbach | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $214,596 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | December 23, 2014 |
| John Gibbs | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $210,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 1, 2018 |
| Ashley Westenhover | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $209,220 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 10, 2023 |
| Camille Foster | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $206,724 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 10, 2017 |
| Shannon Harmon | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $206,004 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | November 1, 2014 |
| Andria Franco | LEGISLATIVE PROFESSIONAL | $205,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | November 28, 2022 |
| Erin Wilson | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $204,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | February 15, 2019 |
| Matthew Murdoch | LEGISLATIVE PROFESSIONAL | $204,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | November 4, 2019 |
| Joaquin Guadarrama | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $200,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 1, 2018 |
| Jaime Villarreal Jr | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $157,500 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | February 1, 2022 |
| Eric Grady | LEGISLATIVE PROFESSIONAL | $100,610 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | February 5, 2018 |
| Hayden Davis | LEGISLATIVE PROFESSIONAL | $99,600 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 20, 2025 |
| Joyce Yannuzzi | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $93,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | July 1, 2021 |
| Matthew Posey | LEGISLATIVE PROFESSIONAL | $92,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | July 30, 2025 |
| Weston Hall | LEGISLATIVE ADMIN. SUPPORT | $86,400 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | February 21, 2025 |
| Annika Vandayar | LEG. OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATOR | $72,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | October 1, 2021 |
| Austin Barthel | LEGISLATIVE PROFESSIONAL | $72,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | August 15, 2024 |
| Benjamin Briceno | LEGISLATIVE SKILLED CRAFT | $68,109 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | September 1, 2012 |
| Emily Grantham | LEGISLATIVE PROFESSIONAL | $66,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | October 1, 2024 |
| Carlos Gutierrez | LEGISLATIVE PROFESSIONAL | $63,024 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 14, 2003 |
| Rene Hernandez | LEG. SERVICE/MAINTENANCE | $60,542 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | April 8, 1999 |
| Chau Phan | LEGISLATIVE PARAPROFESSIONAL | $60,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | April 14, 2025 |
| Amee Giles | LEGISLATIVE ADMIN. SUPPORT | $18,000 | URF - UNCLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | April 1, 2025 |
| Issac Kim | LEGISLATIVE ADMIN. SUPPORT | $14,560 | UTP - UNCLASSIFIED TEMPORARY PART-TIME | January 7, 2026 |
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.