Legislative Coordinator (Program Specialist VI) 2027-07

TSABAA; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Governor in Austin seeks a Legislative Coordinator (Program Specialist VI) to manage pending legislation and provide technical guidance within the Legislative Affairs Division.

The ideal candidate has advanced knowledge of the legislative process, plus 5 years of professional experience, and familiarity with the Texas Legislature. A bachelor’s degree is preferred; veterans and active duty are considered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of professional experience relevant to the position.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, tracks, and analyzes pending legislation and amendments.
• Drafts bill analyses on pending legislation and enrolled bill analyses memoranda.
• Develops, schedules, and conducts training for staff.

Skills

Legislative process knowledge

Experience with Texas Legislature

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Oct 2, 2026

Office of the Governor

• Job #: 2027-07
• TWC Job #: 17074175
• Travel Required: N/A
• Monthly Salary: $6,666.67 – $7,083.34
• Position Location: Austin, TX
• Group Step: B23
• Class: 1575
• Status: Open

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Legislative Coordinator (Program Specialist VI) to work in the Legislative Affairs Division.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $6,666.67 – $7,083.34 a month ($80,000.04 – $85,000.08 a year).

This position performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves assigning and tracking pending legislation for the OOG. Specific tasks include a broad range of responsibilities including legislative, programmatic, and administrative duties. Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment and work flexible work hours as needed.

• Plans and prioritizes a variety of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to legislative affairs.
• Greets and assists visitors including officials from other agencies.
• Answers the telephone, routes messages; evaluates and answers questions.
• Assigns, routes, and tracks pending legislation and amendments promptly.
• Assists with public inquiries regarding pending legislation.
• Researches constituent requests and composes response letters to legislators and constituents.
• Monitors agency legislative packages and floor proceedings.
• Monitors bill status and works with advisors on analysis.
• Provides information to legislators concerning issues important to the Governor.
• Attends legislative committee meetings and writes status reports.
• Assists with developing proper protocols and procedures for communicating with legislators and staff.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings and appointments; anticipates and prepares information for meetings.
• Reviews and organizes mail for the Legislative division; highlights important information.
• Types letters, memos, and reports; proofs and edits for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and clarity.
• Maintains complex bill tracking system and assembles legislative bill histories.
• Drafts bill analyses on pending legislation and drafts enrolled bill analyses memoranda.
• Develops, schedules, and conducts training.

How You’ll Qualify

• High school graduate or equivalent; and
• Five (5) years of professional experience relevant to the position.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

You’re a Great Fit with

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major course work in business administration, government, political science, or related field;
• Advanced knowledge of the legislative process; and
• Prior experience working in and around the Texas Legislature.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations ( MOS ) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office.