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Millions of Texans' Data Exposed in Vendor Attack
29 Jun
Summary
- Over 3 million Texas license customers impacted by vendor cyberattack.
- Driver license, passport, and contact data may have been exposed.
- Free credit monitoring is available for affected customers.
A significant data breach originating from a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) license vendor has put the personal information of over three million Texans at risk. The incident, identified recently, involved an unauthorized actor gaining access to customer profiles. Exposed data may include driver's license details, passport numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, and residential addresses.
While sensitive financial information and Social Security numbers were not compromised, the exposed personal data could facilitate scams and identity theft. TPWD has stated that immediate steps have been taken to strengthen data access controls and is working with the vendor on enhanced security measures. Customers affected by this breach are eligible for one year of free credit monitoring, with an enrollment deadline of September 14, 2026.
