HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,309
- Submission date
- Dec 10, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, reported that its office was burglarized and the protected health information (PHI) of 1,309 individuals was viewable. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. OCR provided the CE with technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network | TX | Healthcare Provider | 63,776 | Dec 12, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,309 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 10, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network.