A cyberattack has compromised the personal information of more than 3 million residents of Texas, officials announced Saturday. The breach targeted a vendor responsible for processing the sale of state hunting and fishing licenses, exposing sensitive data including driver license information, passport numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, and residential addresses.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reported that social security numbers, dates of birth, and financial information were not among the data accessed in the incident. The breach was identified by the Texas Cyber Command, a specialized unit established in 2025 to address cybersecurity threats affecting the state.

The department noted that many of its employees are hunters and anglers themselves and may have been affected by the breach. In response, Texas Parks and Wildlife indicated it has implemented additional security measures and is working closely with the vendor to strengthen protections and prevent future incidents.

Individuals affected by the breach are being offered a year of complimentary credit monitoring services through Kroll. Those seeking to enroll can call a dedicated hotline by September 14.

Hunting licenses in Texas are mandatory for all individuals, regardless of age, wishing to hunt a variety of wildlife, including animals, birds, frogs, and turtles. Revenue from these licenses supports crucial conservation programs such as fish stocking, wildlife management, habitat restoration, and public hunting leases.