Texas Workforce Commission
Texas Workforce Commission | |
General information | |
Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
Office website: | Official Link |
Compensation: | $200,494 |
2025 FY Budget: | $2,636,163,895 |
Total Seats: | 3 |
Term limits: | None |
Structure | |
Length of term: | 6 years |
Authority: | Texas Labor Code, Chapter 301, Section 6 |
Selection Method: | Appointed by Governor |
Current Officeholder(s) | |
Bryan Daniel, Joe Esparza, Alberto Trevino | |
Other Texas Executive Offices | |
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The Texas Workforce Commission is a state executive position in the Texas state government. The mission of the commission is "to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals, and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity."[1] The three members of the commission are appointed by the governor to staggered six-year terms. The governor selects one of the members of the commission to serve as chair for a two-year term, eligible for reappointment.
Current officeholder
The current officeholders are:
- Bryan Daniel (nonpartisan)
- Joe Esparza (nonpartisan)
- Alberto Trevino (nonpartisan)
Authority
The chair's powers, term of office, etc. are derived from Chapter 301 of the Texas Labor Code.
Chapter 301, Section 6:
The governor shall designate the chair of the commission from among the members of the commission.[2] |
Qualifications
The Texas Labor Code (Title 4, Subtitle B, Chapter 301, Subchapter A) defines the requirements for serving on the Texas Workforce Commission.
Section 301.002 defines the composition of the commission:
(1) one member who is a representative of labor;
(2) one member who is a representative of employers; (3) one member who is a representative of the public.[3] |
Section 301.003 lays out restrictions for serving on the commission:
(b) A member of the commission or the member's spouse may not be employed by any business or other organization receiving money from the commission during the member's term on the commission.
(c) A person may not be a member of the commission or an employee of the commission employed in a "bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity," if:
(d) A person may not serve as a member of the commission if the person or the person's spouse:
(e) If a member of the commission or the member's spouse is engaged in any other employment, the member of the commission shall refrain from voting on or participating in any commission decision that involves the other employment. (f) A member of the commission or the member's spouse may not enter into a contract, either directly with a local workforce development board or with an entity that contracts with a local workforce development board, under which the member or the member's spouse receives compensation for services provided by the member or the member's spouse. [3] |
Section 301.003 defines required training that appointed members must undergo before undertaking official duties.
(b) The training program must provide the person with information regarding:
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Appointments
The three members of the commission are appointed by the governor to staggered six-year terms. The governor selects one of the members of the commission to serve as chair. Chairs are appointed to two-year terms and can be reappointed to consecutive terms.[4]
Vacancies
Any vacancies in the position of chairman are filled by the governor, and the individual will hold the office for the remainder of the term.[5]
Duties
The duties of the commissioners are outlined in Page 4 of the Commission's Self Evaluation Report:[6]
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Divisions
As of January 25, 2021, divisions within the Texas Workforce Commission included:[8]
- Executive Director
- Deputy Executive Director
- Unemployment Insurance Division
- Workforce Development Division
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services Division
- External Relations Division
- Child Care & Early Learning Division
- Information Technology Division
- Employer Initiatives
- Operational Insight
- Internal Audit
- Civil Rights Division
- Regulatory Integrity Division
- Business Operations Division
- General Counsel
State budget
- See also: Texas state budget and finances
The budget for the Texas Workforce Commission in Fiscal Year 2025 was $2,636,163,895.[9]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2023
In 2023, each commissioner received a salary of $200,494, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2022
In 2022, each commissioner received a salary of $200,494, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2021
In 2021, each commissioner received a salary of $182,500, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2020
In 2020, each commissioner received a salary of $182,500 according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2019
In 2019, each commissioner received a salary of $182,500 according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2018
In 2018, each commissioner received a salary of $179,500 according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2017
In 2017, each commissioner received a salary of $179,500 according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
2016
In 2016, each commissioner received a salary of $179,500 according to the Council of State Governments.[17]
2015
In 2015, each commissioner received a salary of $165,900 according to the Council of State Governments.[18]
2014
In 2014, each commissioner received a salary of $157,410 according to the Council of State Governments.[19]
2013
In 2013, each commissioner received a salary of $140,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[20]
2010
In 2010, each commissioner received a salary of $79,596 according to the Council of State Governments.[21]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
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See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Texas Workforce Commission, "About us," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Texas State Statutes, "Chapter 301 Section 6 of the Texas Labor Code," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Texas State Statutes, "Texas Government Code Chapter 321," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Texas State Statutes, "Texas Labor Code, Title 4," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Texas State Statutes, "Chapter 301, Section 5 of the Texas Labor Code," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Texas Workforce Commission, Self-Evaluation Report to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, Page 4: Department of labor," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Texas Workforce Commission, "TWC Executive Staff," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Texas Legislature, "H.B. No. 1 General Appropriations Act," accessed December 6, 2023
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2023 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 21, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 28, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2020," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2019," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2018," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2017," accessed January 25, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 8, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," January 28, 2014
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11,"accessed November 4, 2011
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