Texas

Notification requirements applicable to persons who conduct business in Texas and that own, license or maintain covered info associated with any individual (whether or not they are a Texas resident, though individuals who are residents of another state that requires notice of a data breach may be notified under that state’s law). Some types of businesses may be exempt from some or all of these requirements and non-commercial entities may be subject to different requirements.

First name or first initial and last name, plus: Social Security number; driver's license or government-issued identification number; account, credit or debit card number in combination with any required security or access code, or password that would permit access to an individual's financial account, OR information that identifies an individual and relates to: their physical or mental health or condition; the provision of healthcare to them; or payment for the provision of healthcare to them.

Electronic Only.

Statute does not apply to information that is encrypted, so long as encryption key was not accessed or acquired.

Unauthorized acquisition that compromises the security, confidentiality or integrity of the covered info, excluding certain good-faith acquisitions by employees or agents.

Timing: Must be made as quickly as possible, except as necessary to determine the scope of the breach and restore the reasonable integrity of the system.

Method: By written notice or electronic notice if consistent with E-SIGN. Substitute notice is available if certain criteria are satisfied.

Notification may be delayed if law enforcement determines notice will impede a criminal investigation. Notification must be made as soon as law enforcement determines that the notification will not compromise the investigation.

Must notify the Attorney General no later than 60 days after the discovery of the breach if it involves at least 250 residents. Notification must include a detailed description of the breach or the use of covered information acquired as a result of the breach; the number of residents affected; measures taken and intended to be taken regarding the breach; and whether law enforcement is investigating the breach.

If more than 10,000 persons are notified, must notify all nationwide CRAs without unreasonable delay of timing, distribution and content of the consumer notice.

If you maintain covered info on behalf of another entity, you must notify them immediately following discovery of a breach.

Violations may result in civil penalties.