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Texas Cyber Command detects data breach affecting more than 3 million hunting, fishing license customers
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Andrew Schneider , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The breach is known to have affected more than 3 million customers.
A data breach has been detected by the Texas Cyber Command, affecting a large number of people in the state. The breach involves customers who have purchased hunting and fishing licenses. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is the agency impacted by the breach, which occurred through one of its vendors.
The incident took place last Thursday. Further details about the breach, including its scope and the vendor involved, are available from the Texas Cyber Command and other sources, such as Houston Public Media. The breach is known to have affected more than 3 million customers.
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Category: parks Published: June 22, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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