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3 million Texas hunting, fishing license customers may be affected by cybersecurity breach
By NBC affiliate at WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas Parks & Wildlife says a vendor breach may have exposed data of 3M+ hunting/fishing license customers (IDs, contact info). No SSNs or credit cards believed taken. Free credit monitoring ends Sept. 14.
Key takeaway Texas Parks & Wildlife says a vendor breach may have exposed data of 3M+ hunting/fishing license customers (IDs, contact info).
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The potential exposure of personal data for over 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license customers has significant implications for outdoor enthusiasts in Terrell Hills and the surrounding San Antonio area. Many residents in this community likely hold such licenses, given the area's proximity to popular hunting and fishing spots. The fact that IDs and contact information may have been compromised raises concerns about potential identity theft and targeted scams. While Texas Parks & Wildlife has assured that social security numbers and credit card information were not taken, the offer of free credit monitoring is a prudent step. With the free credit monitoring set to expire on September 14, affected individuals should take advantage of this service and closely monitor their personal financial information in the coming months to protect themselves from potential fallout.
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Original reporting by WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local . Terrell Hills News surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Texas Parks & Wildlife says a vendor breach may have exposed data of 3M+ hunting/fishing license customers (IDs, contact info). No SSNs or credit cards believed taken. Free credit monitoring ends Sept. 14.
When was this published? This article was first published on June 23, 2026 by WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local and curated for Terrell Hills News readers.
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