CenterPoint Data Breach Exposes Personal Data of 1 Million Texans
A CenterPoint data breach affected 1,062,060 Texas residents, according to a state disclosure published October 13, 2026. The Houston-based utility confirmed unauthorized access to customer information in September. Newly reported details identify the types of personal records involved, while questions remain about individual notifications and the full scope of the incident. Key Takeaways Texas records list 1,062,060 residents affected by the CenterPoint Energy data breach The information involved includes names, addresses, Social Security number information, and driver’s license numbers CenterPoint first publicly acknowledged the cybersecurity incident in a September 14, 2026, federal filing The state’s October 13 disclosure indicated that affected
