CDS Data Breach Exposes 7,295 Texans' Information

On Oct. 24, 2025, CDS in Texas reported a data breach affecting 7,295 individuals in the state. The breach involved the exposure of both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) including names of individuals, health insurance information, and other sensitive details.

While the exact method of the breach has not been publicly disclosed, the incident is considered severe due to the nature of the information exposed. The breach was first disclosed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Feb. 14, 2025, and later to the Texas Attorney General’s office on Oct. 24, 2025.

CDS in Texas’s response

As of this writing, CDS in Texas has not publicly detailed the specific steps taken in response to the breach. Typically, organizations in this situation notify affected individuals directly, offer guidance on monitoring accounts, and may provide credit monitoring or identity theft protection services.

It is recommended that affected individuals:

• Review any correspondence from CDS in Texas regarding the breach
• Monitor health insurance accounts for unauthorized claims
• Review credit reports regularly for suspicious activity
• Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze with major credit bureaus

If further resources or support are made available by CDS in Texas, details should be included in the official notice provided to affected individuals.