# ERCOT board votes itself a 30% raise amid criticism

> Texas officials are demanding the power grid operator reverse pay increases as electricity costs climb.
- Title: ERCOT board votes itself a 30% raise amid criticism | Shortify
- Summary: Texas officials are demanding the power grid operator reverse pay increases as electricity costs climb. ERCOT's board gave itself a 30% raise on the same day…
- Keywords: ercot, texas, dan patrick, bill flores, pablo vegas, electric reliability council of texas, power grid, electricity costs, pay raises, board compensation, ceo salary, news
- Source: The Texas Tribune — https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17464909/texas-dan-patrick-ercot-board-pay-increase
- Author: Paul Cobler
- Published: 2026-09-17T20:03:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ercot, texas, dan patrick, bill flores, pablo vegas, electric reliability council of texas, power grid, electricity costs, pay raises, board compensation, ceo salary, news
## ERCOT board raises its own pay
The board approved a 30% pay increase for itself on the same day it nearly doubled the CEO's salary.
## CEO salary nearly doubled
Board members moved to almost double CEO Pablo Vegas' earnings, though they later backtracked on the decision.
## Dan Patrick demands reversal
The lieutenant governor called on ERCOT's board to undo the raises, saying plenty of Texans would serve without them.

> My suggestion to them is to reverse their own increase. If they do not want to serve, I am sure there are plenty of public-service minded Texans who are willing to take their place.
## Patrick helps appoint board members
The lieutenant governor plays a role in appointing ERCOT board members, giving weight to his criticism.
## Criticism escalates over rising costs
Patrick's rebuke comes as electricity costs have soared for Texans and he's lost faith in board chair Bill Flores.
## Key takeaway

ERCOT's board gave itself a 30% raise on the same day it nearly doubled the CEO's salary, prompting calls from Texas leaders to reverse the decision.