Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Profile

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.

Texas Commission on the Arts Agency Profile – GovExperts
AGENCY HEAD
Gary Gibbs — Executive Director

2026–27 State Appropriations


CategoryFY 2026FY 2027
Total (All Funds)$21,367,573$18,467,573
General Revenue$19,738,573$16,838,573
GR – Dedicated$0$0
Federal Funds$1,377,000$1,377,000
Other Funds$252,000$252,000
Number of FTEs1414

Legislative Oversight Committees


These committees exercise budgetary and policy oversight of the Texas Commission on the Arts

Committee NameLink
House Culture, Recreation, and TourismView
House AppropriationsView
Senate Economic DevelopmentView
Senate FinanceView

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