HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Texas Health and Human Services Commission data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 61,104
- Submission date
- Jan 16, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Texas Health and Human Services Commission, reported that some of its workforce members inappropriately accessed, used, and/or disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of 94,261 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals and the media. In response to the breach, the CE terminated acc...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Texas Health and Human Services Commission
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health and Human Services Commission | TX | Health Plan | 68,066 | Jan 5, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
| Texas Health and Human Services Commission | TX | Health Plan | 600 | Jun 14, 2016 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Texas Health and Human Services Commission | TX | Health Plan | 1,696 | Sep 9, 2011 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 61,104 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 16, 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: Desktop Computer, Laptop.
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 Commission 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 Commission.