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Texas Parks and Wildlife warns 3 million hunting, fishing license customers about data breach
By Christian Hudspeth at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) is alerting more than 3 million people who have purchased Texas hunting or fishing licenses that their personal information may have been exposed in a cybersecurity incident tied to the outside company that runs the state’s license sales system.TPWD said the incide...
Key takeaway Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) is alerting more than 3 million people who have purchased Texas hunting or fishing licenses that their personal information may have been exposed in a cybersecurity incident tied to the outside company that runs the state’s license sales system.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents who enjoy outdoor activities like hunting and fishing, the recent data breach affecting Texas Parks and Wildlife's license sales system is a concerning development. Many locals likely have licenses and may be among the 3 million individuals whose personal information was potentially exposed. The fact that driver's license details, email addresses, and home addresses may have been accessed is particularly worrisome, as this information could be used for targeted scams or identity theft. Pearland residents who have purchased licenses should take advantage of the free credit monitoring service offered by TPWD and remain vigilant about their financial accounts and personal data. As the agency works to strengthen its security measures, locals should also be aware of potential phishing attempts or suspicious activity that may arise from this breach, and report any concerns to the authorities promptly.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) is alerting more than 3 million people who have purchased Texas hunting or fishing licenses that their personal information may have been exposed in a cybersecurity incident tied to the outside company that runs the state’s license sales system.TPWD said the incide...
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