River Authorities of Texas
Agencies that manage dams and other riverine infrastructure
editorNovember 21, 2022
Texas Historical Commission
Explore a map and photos of renowned historic sites in Texas
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
Paroles and pardons can give prisoners a fresh start
editorNovember 21, 2022
Texas Secretary of State
Summary of the structure, governance, and functions of the Office of Texas Secretary of State
editorNovember 20, 2022
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
General overview of the structure, functions, and budget of Texas' leading wildlife conservation agency
editorNovember 20, 2022
Texas Medical Board
Regulatory agency setting medical ethics rules and handling disciplinary matters
editorNovember 20, 2022
List of Texas State Agencies
The Texas state government includes about 150 state agencies that operate as distinct administrative units, each with its own budget, structure, and mandate.
editorNovember 20, 2022
Texas State Auditor’s Office
Legislative agency that investigates financial waste, fraud, and mismanagement
editorNovember 19, 2022
Texas State Board of Education
15-member elected board that sets curriculum for public schools
editorNovember 19, 2022
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Overview of the role and operations of Texas' public pension system for educators
editorNovember 19, 2022
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Agency overseeing child abuse investigations, foster care, and adoption in Texas
editorNovember 18, 2022
Texas General Land Office
Agency responsible for managing millions of acres of public land
editorNovember 18, 2022
Texas Workforce Commission
Agency managing unemployment benefits and other workforce programs
editorNovember 18, 2022
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Coordinating body for long-range strategic planning
editorNovember 18, 2022
Texas Facilities Commission
State agency that manages a portfolio of real estate on behalf of other state agencies
editorNovember 18, 2022
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Understanding the role of Texas' environmental regulatory agency
editorNovember 18, 2022
Employees Retirement System of Texas
ERS serves over 500,000 active and retired state employees and manages assets worth about $30 billion.
editorNovember 18, 2022
Texas Division of Emergency Management
State agency for disaster response managed by the Texas A&M University System
editorMarch 5, 2025
Texas Education Agency
Coordinating agency within Texas' decentralized public education system
editorNovember 18, 2022