HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Texas Health and Human Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Texas Health and Human Services
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 3,392
- Submission date
- Mar 11, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Texas Health and Human Services, reported that that an employee emailed the protected health information of 3,392 individuals to a personal email account. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, diagnoses/conditions, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided free credit monitoring and implemented additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Texas Health and Human Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health and Human Services | TX | Health Plan | 1,842 | Jun 15, 2017 | Improper Disposal | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Texas Health and Human Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,392 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 11, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Texas Health and Human Services 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 Texas Health and Human Services.