HHS OCR report ยท 2011
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
- 1,696
- Submission date
- Sep 9, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted laptop was stolen from an employee's vehicle. The laptop contained the ePHI of 1,696 patients. The information at issue included patient names, dates of birth, gender, Medicaid identification numbers, procedure codes and diagnosis. Following discovery of the breach, the CE notified affected patients and notified the media. Following the breach, the CE confirmed encryption of laptops per CE's policy and sanctioned three involved employees. \
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 | 61,104 | Jan 16, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Texas Health and Human Services Commission | TX | Health Plan | 600 | Jun 14, 2016 | Loss | 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 1,696 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 9, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: 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.