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Data breach impacts more than 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license holders
By Sara Sanchez at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 21, 2026
· 2 min read
More than 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license holders may have had personal information exposed in a cybersecurity incident involving a vendor that manages license sales for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, an investigation found that an u...
Key takeaway The agency said Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and financial information, including credit card details, were not accessed during the incident.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
For residents of Trophy Club , the data breach affecting Texas hunting and fishing license holders hits close to home, given the city's strong outdoor recreational culture. Many Trophy Club residents likely hold licenses, and the potential exposure of personal information, including driver's license numbers and residential addresses, raises concerns about identity theft and targeted scams. The fact that Social Security numbers and financial information were not accessed provides some relief, but the incident still serves as a reminder for locals to be vigilant about monitoring their financial statements and credit reports. As the city's residents look to enjoy outdoor activities in the surrounding areas, they should also be cautious of phishing attempts and unsolicited requests for personal information. The offer of free credit monitoring through Kroll is a welcome measure, and affected residents should take advantage of this service to protect themselves from potential fallout.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? More than 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license holders may have had personal information exposed in a cybersecurity incident involving a vendor that manages license sales for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, an investigation found that an u...
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