The Texas Facilities Commission oversees the construction, maintenance, operation, and leasing of state-owned facilities. The commission plays a central role in managing statewide surplus property programs and supporting agency infrastructure needs across Texas., supporting statewide objectives and ensuring consistent administration across Texas. AGENCY HEAD Mike Novak — Executive Director GOVERNING STATUTE Government Code, Chapter 2152 2026–27 State Appropriations The Texas …

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The Texas State Library and Archives Commission preserves state archival records and operates programs that support public, school, and academic libraries. The commission plays a central role in Ensures public access to historical documents while managing statewide information-resource standards., supporting statewide objectives and ensuring consistent administration across Texas. AGENCY HEAD Gloria Meraz — Director and Librarian GOVERNING STATUTE Government Code, Chapter …

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The Secretary of State acts as the chief elections officer, oversees business and commercial filings, and maintains official state records. The agency plays a central role in Also commissions notaries and managing protocols involving international, supporting statewide objectives and ensuring consistent administration across Texas. AGENCY HEAD Jane Nelson — Secretary of State GOVERNING STATUTE Government Code, Chapter 405 2026–27 State Appropriations The Secretary of State is …

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The Department of Information Resources provides statewide technology leadership, cybersecurity guidance, and cooperative IT purchasing. The department plays a central role in innovative technology solutions for government entities., supporting statewide objectives and ensuring consistent administration across Texas. AGENCY HEAD Amanda Crawford — Executive Director GOVERNING STATUTE Government Code, Chapter 2054 2026–27 State Appropriations The Department of Information Resources …

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The Texas Emergency Services Retirement System administers retirement and disability benefits for volunteer and paid emergency responders. The system plays a central role in supporting participating departments and managing a statewide pension system dedicated to emergency-service personnel., supporting statewide objectives and ensuring consistent administration across Texas. AGENCY HEAD Jessica Almaguer — Executive Director GOVERNING STATUTE Government Code, Chapter 865 2026–27 …

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The Employees Retirement System of Texas manages the state's employee retirement system, offering defined-benefit pensions along with optional savings plans. The system plays a central role in overseeing health insurance, related benefits for eligible active, and retired state employees., supporting statewide objectives and ensuring consistent administration across Texas. AGENCY HEAD Porter Wilson — Executive Director GOVERNING STATUTE Government Code, Chapter 815 2026–27 State …

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