Texas Parks & Wildlife Data Breach Affects 3 Million
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) disclosed a breach affecting roughly 3 million individuals who purchased hunting and fishing licenses. Data was accessed via a third-party vendor and may include email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, driver’s license information, and passport numbers. No SSNs, DOBs, or financial data were taken.
- email addresses
- physical addresses
- phone numbers
- drivers license info
- passport numbers
A data breach at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has exposed the personal information of approximately three million people who bought hunting or fishing licenses.
According to public reporting, the incident occurred through a third-party vendor that handled licensing services for the agency. The compromised data includes email addresses, physical home addresses, phone numbers, driver’s license details, and passport numbers. No Social Security numbers, dates of birth, or financial information were taken. The department disclosed the breach on June 22, 2026, stating that the affected records belong to individuals who purchased licenses or permits over recent years. Available reporting describes the breach as the result of unauthorized access rather than a ransomware attack, though full technical details remain limited.
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