BreachPublished 22 Jun 2026

Texas Parks & Wildlife Data Breach Affects 3 Million Individuals

Source SecurityWeek

Description

Hackers stole personal information after breaching the systems of a third-party license vendor serving TPWD. The post Texas Parks & Wildlife Data Breach Affects 3 Million Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek .

Impact

The breach exposed personal identifying information of approximately 3 million individuals, including email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, driver’s license numbers, and passport numbers. However, more sensitive data such as Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and financial information were not accessed. There is no evidence of targeting minors or specific groups. The incident could lead to increased risks of identity theft or phishing attacks for affected individuals. Operational impact on TPWD license sales was not reported.

Defensive guidance

TPWD and the affected third-party vendor have already implemented immediate measures to strengthen access controls on customer profile data. Additional security features are planned for future deployment. Affected individuals should be notified and advised to monitor for suspicious activity. Since the breach involved a third-party vendor, TPWD is working closely with them to enhance cybersecurity.

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