The Department of State Health Services oversees public health functions such as disease prevention, epidemiology, emergency health preparedness, food and drug safety, and statewide health data reporting. The department works to protect community health and promote evidence-based public-health initiatives. AGENCY HEADImelda Garcia — Interim CommissionerGOVERNING STATUTEHealth and Safety Code, Chapter 1001OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State …

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East Texas A&M University is a public university in the Texas A&M University System that provides undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public-service programs for students in Northeast Texas and beyond. AGENCY HEADMark J. Rudin, PhD — PresidentGOVERNING STATUTEEducation Code, Chapter 87OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All Funds)$63,350,747$63,524,393General …

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The Department of Public Safety enforces statewide public safety, criminal law, and traffic oversight while managing highway patrol, investigative divisions, and emergency management operations. The department works to prevent crime. AGENCY HEADCol. Freeman F. Martin — DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 411OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All Funds)$2,047,764,814$1,743,107,254General …

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The Department of Family and Protective Services investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation involving children, vulnerable adults, and families. The department plays a central role in providing protective services and case management to ensure safety. AGENCY HEADAudrey O'Neill — CommissionerGOVERNING STATUTEHuman Resources Code, Chapter 40OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All …

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The Court of Criminal Appeals functions as the court of last resort for criminal cases, issuing final appellate decisions and interpreting criminal statutes and constitutional protections. The court plays a central role in overseeing statewide legal standards in criminal justice through binding opinions. AGENCY HEADThe Honorable David Schenck — Presiding JudgeGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 22OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State …

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The Department of Agriculture supports agricultural production, rural development, consumer protection, and food safety through statewide programs. The department plays a central role in promoting Texas agriculture and transparent marketplace conditions. AGENCY HEADSid Miller — CommissionerGOVERNING STATUTEAgriculture Code, Chapter 12OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All …

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