See Schedule OTDS fights for the end of mass incarceration and excessive punishment in Texas through direct representation, policy reform, and public education. TDS stands up for the dignity and humanity of people harmed by mass incarceration and advocates for a reimagined criminal-legal system that is just, humane, and free from racism and cruelty.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director | $142k $150k |
Deputy Director highest compensated employee | $136k $144k |
Legal Director highest compensated employee | $129k $137k |
Director of Special Projects highest compensated employee | $120k $128k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
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Up 7%
from 2023
From $133k in 2023 to $142k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Revenue and expenses over time
Texas Defender Service reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
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