ERCOT reverses $6.4 million CEO contract after Dan Patrick objects
- Posted on September 16, 2026
- By Houston Chronicle
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In brief
ERCOT's board initially approved a lucrative compensation package for CEO Pablo Vegas potentially reaching $6.4 million by 2027, sparking immediate political backlash. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's public objection prompted swift reversal of the controversial contract, highlighting ongoing tensions between state leadership and the power grid operator's executive compensation policies amid concerns over grid reliability and operational costs.
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ERCOT reverses $6.4 million CEO contract after Dan Patrick objects
ERCOT approved a contract that could have paid CEO Pablo Vegas up to $6.4 million in 2027 before reversing course after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick objected.
