TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Texas public payroll data for TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION. We have 8 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
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION is part of the Other State Agencies sector of Texas state government. The OpenPayrolls dataset includes 8 distinct employee records associated with this agency, drawn from the most recent state payroll release. Reported pay ranges from $48,822 at the low end to $195,000 at the high end, with an average of $88,931 across all roles.
Like every state agency listed here, TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 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 MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I, MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST IV, PROGRAM SPECIALIST V, ASST PARK/HIST SITE SUPER I, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DEPUTY DIRECTOR I, EDUCATION SPECIALIST I. To compare what people in any of these titles earn across other Texas agencies, click the role above. You can also see how TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION compares to other employers in Austin, or against peer organizations on the Other State Agencies page.
Employees at TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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| Name | Job title | Annual pay | Type | Hire date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Bell | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $195,000 | ERF - EXEMPT REGULAR FULL-TIME | August 17, 2015 |
| Christopher Elliott | DEPUTY DIRECTOR I | $170,000 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 1, 2008 |
| Carlyn Hammons | PROGRAM SPECIALIST V | $79,824 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | March 1, 2005 |
| Dorothy Wood | ASST PARK/HIST SITE SUPER I | $60,600 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | August 15, 2024 |
| Joshua Donbraska | EDUCATION SPECIALIST I | $52,800 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 5, 2026 |
| Robert Price | MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I | $52,200 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | January 1, 2016 |
| Francisco Reyes | MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I | $52,200 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | August 15, 2023 |
| Jose Diaz | MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST IV | $48,822 | CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME | July 19, 2010 |
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.