TAJF Data Breach Affects 2,647 Individuals: SSNs Exposed

On June 27, 2025, the Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF) discovered that unauthorized individuals had accessed or acquired files from its network between May 6 and May 9, 2025.

The breach was identified after TAJF noticed suspicious activity on May 9, prompting action to secure its systems and launch a comprehensive investigation. TAJF’s review, which concluded Jan. 22, 2026, revealed that the incident exposed the personal information of 2,647 individuals in the United States, including one Maine resident.

The compromised data may include names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license or other government-issued identification numbers, medical information, health insurance information, financial account information and payment card information.

TAJF began notifying affected individuals as they were identified, with the first notifications sent Aug. 7, 2025.

The company completed its review in Jan. 2026 and continued to notify additional individuals. On feb. 2026, the breach was formally disclosed to the Maine Attorney General and to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. TAJF also posted a data breach notice on its website.

The Texas Access to Justice Foundation's response

To support those impacted, TAJF is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through Experian for up to 24 months, depending on the individual. Affected individuals receive instructions on how to enroll in these services at no cost.

The organization has also provided detailed guidance on steps individuals can take to protect themselves, including monitoring account statements, reviewing free credit reports, placing fraud alerts or credit freezes with the major credit bureaus, and reporting suspicious activity to financial institutions and law enforcement.

TAJF is reviewing and updating its information security policies and procedures to reduce the likelihood of a similar event in the future. The organization is also providing ongoing updates and resources to those affected.

If individuals have questions or need assistance, they are encouraged to call TAJF’s dedicated hotline at 833-918-9300, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time, or write to TAJF at P.O. Box 12886, Austin, Texas 78711.