The Department of Information Resources provides statewide technology leadership, cybersecurity guidance, and cooperative IT purchasing. The department plays a central role in providing innovative technology solutions for government entities. AGENCY HEADTony Sauerhoff — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 2054OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All …

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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. AGENCY HEADJessica Almaguer — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 865OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY …

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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 and related benefits for eligible active and retired state employees. AGENCY HEADPorter Wilson — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 815OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY …

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The State Pension Review Board monitors the financial soundness, actuarial practices, and compliance of public pension systems. The board offers guidance to improve transparency and long-term sustainability of statewide retirement plans. AGENCY HEADAmy Cardona — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 801OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All Funds)$1,435,469$1,442,970General …

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The Texas Public Finance Authority issues and administers state debt for capital projects and public-purpose financing needs. The authority plays a central role in providing financial structuring and long-term debt management services. AGENCY HEADLee Deviney — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 1232OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All Funds)$2,390,711$2,482,202General …

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The Comptroller of Public Accounts serves as the state’s chief financial officer, collecting taxes, estimating revenue, managing statewide accounting, cash, funds, payments, transfers, and treasury operations, supporting debt service, administering unclaimed property, and providing financial analysis and transparency tools. The agency also administers education-related payments and programs, the State Energy Conservation Office, the Texas Bullion Depository, the Texas Broadband Development …

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