Texas Department of State Health Services data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Texas Department of State Health Services
- Reported to
- Texas Attorney General
- Filed
- May 6, 2026
- People affected
- Not stated in the filing
- Incident type in filing
- Not stated
- Our review
- Investigation Open
Was this a ransomware attack?
The filing does not say ransomware was involved. We do not label an incident ransomware unless the company’s report says so. Whatever the cause, the steps to protect yourself and the legal question are the same.
What we know
The Texas Department of State Health Services is a government public health agency responsible for managing vital statistics, disease surveillance, and various healthcare programs across the state. In the course of these operations, the agency maintains highly sensitive personal information, including medical histories, Social Security numbers, and detailed health insurance or diagnostic records for millions of Texas residents. This data breach was officially reported to the Texas Attorney General in 2026, triggering a formal notification process for those impacted. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal or protected health information was stored within the affected systems. This notice serves to inform you of the incident and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and medical privacy.
See every breach reported in Texas or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
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- Region 9 Education Service CenterTexas Attorney General · Filed October 23, 2026Count not stated
- Sherman Independent School DistrictTexas Attorney General · Filed October 23, 2026Count not stated
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