June 18–19, 2026: The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) disclosed one of the largest state breaches of the year—a compromise at the external vendor that runs its hunting and fishing license sales system. Texas Cyber Command detected the intrusion; BleepingComputer reported 3,087,721 affected license customers.
What was exposed
- Driver’s license information
- Passport numbers
- Email addresses, phone numbers, residential addresses
TPWD stated Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and payment card data were not impacted, and that customers under 18 were not involved. The vendor name was not publicly disclosed at initial reporting.
Who is affected
Anyone who purchased Texas hunting or fishing licenses through the state’s online vendor—hunters, anglers, and boaters whose records flowed through the compromised system. This is the same incident summarized as a “Texas government data breach” exposing 3M+ driver’s licenses in national press.
What to do
- Enroll in the one year of free credit monitoring TPWD is offering if you receive a notice.
- Consider a credit freeze or fraud alert with major bureaus.
- Watch for phishing posing as TPWD, Texas Game Wardens, or license renewal sites citing real address or license details.
Canonical record: Texas Parks & Wildlife 2026 on BreachHistory.
Sources: BleepingComputer, TechCrunch, TPWD notice