We protect Texas consumers by accepting complaints, filing civil cases in the public interest and educating Texans on how to spot and avoid possible scams.
Effective July 1, 2024 the Texas Data Privacy & Security Act grants Texas residents key rights over their personal data. It also establishes privacy protection safeguards which apply generally to companies that “conduct business in Texas or produce a product or service consumed by residents of Texas” and that collect, use, store, sell, share, analyze, or process consumers’ personal data.
Texas law requires the reporting of data breaches to the Office of the Attorney General if 250 or more Texans are affected. Use our online form to report a breach and review a list of data breach reports received since September 1, 2021.
Texas seniors are a prime target for abuse, neglect, and financial scams. If you want to learn more, or a loved one has fallen victim, there's information available.
