The Texas Department of Criminal Justice manages adult correctional facilities, parole supervision, and rehabilitation programs statewide. The department ensures public safety through custody and offender rehabilitation initiatives. AGENCY HEADBobby Lumpkin — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 493OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All Funds)$4,936,113,132$4,816,512,494General …

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The Texas Commission on the Arts supports and strengthens the arts through grants, cultural-development programs, and arts-education initiatives. The commission works to expand public access to artistic experiences and foster creative growth statewide. AGENCY HEADGary Gibbs — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 444OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All …

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The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licenses, regulates, and oversees law-enforcement officers and agencies statewide. The commission plays a central role in setting training standards and professional-conduct rules to ensure high-quality policing in Texas. AGENCY HEADGregory Stevens — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEOccupations Code, Chapter 1701OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All …

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The Texas Commission on Fire Protection develops and enforces professional standards for fire service personnel, including certification, training, and safety requirements. The commission plays a central role in supporting fire departments through regulatory oversight. AGENCY HEADMike Wisko — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEGovernment Code, Chapter 419OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All …

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The Texas Attorney General serves as the chief legal officer for the State of Texas, representing the state's interests in civil litigation, enforcing consumer protection and child support laws, and providing formal legal opinions to state officials. The office plays a central role in defending state statutes, overseeing multistate actions, and conducting investigations involving significant public interest, making it one of the most influential legal agencies in Texas government. AGENCY …

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The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulates the alcoholic beverage industry, including licensing, permitting, compliance, and enforcement of state alcohol laws. The commission works to maintain public safety and responsible industry practices. AGENCY HEADThomas Graham — Executive DirectorGOVERNING STATUTEAlcoholic Beverage Code, Chapter 5OFFICIAL WEBSITEVisit the official agency website 2026–27 State Appropriations CategoryFY 2026FY 2027Total (All …

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