The Texas Juvenile Justice Department oversees juvenile justice programs, secure facilities, and community-based services for youth involved in the justice system. The department focuses on rehabilitation and safe reintegration into society. AGENCY HEADShandra Carter — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEHuman Resources Code, Chapter 201OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All …

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The Texas Historical Commission preserves and promotes Texas's historic sites, architectural heritage, and cultural assets. The commission plays a central role in overseeing landmark restoration, heritage tourism programs, and statewide preservation initiatives. AGENCY HEADJoseph Bell — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 442OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All …

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The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board coordinates higher-education policy, funding formulas, accreditation oversight, and statewide academic planning. The board plays a central role in supporting institutional improvement and student-success initiatives across Texas. AGENCY HEADWynn Rosser, Ph.D. — Commissioner of Higher EducationGOVERNING STATUTEEducation Code, Chapter 61OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY …

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The Texas Ethics Commission enforces ethics, lobbying, campaign-finance, and financial-disclosure laws. The commission plays a central role in ethical conduct among state and local public officials. AGENCY HEADJohn R. Johnson — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 571OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All Funds)$4,972,671$3,918,866General Revenue$4,972,671$3,918,866GR – …

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The Texas Education Agency oversees public education policy, school accountability, curriculum standards, educator certification, and statewide K-12 performance. The agency plays a central role in regulatory oversight to support Texas schools and improve student outcomes. AGENCY HEADMike Morath — Commissioner of EducationGOVERNING STATUTEEducation Code, Chapter 7OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All …

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The Texas Division of Emergency Management coordinates statewide emergency management, disaster response, and recovery operations in collaboration with local, state, and federal partners. The agency plays a central role in overseeing preparedness planning and crisis coordination for incidents affecting Texas communities. AGENCY HEADW. Nim Kidd — ChiefGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 418OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State …

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