Travis County WCID #17 Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
August 10, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Travis County WCID #17 data breach following a notification filed with the Texas Attorney General.
According to the filing, the Travis County WCID #17 data breach affected approximately 409 Texas residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially exposed includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers. Affected individuals were notified by U.S. Mail.
The exposure of Social Security numbers and driver’s license information may increase the risk of identity theft, tax fraud, fraudulent account creation, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Travis County WCID #17 implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal information and whether additional security measures could have prevented this incident.
Individuals who received a notification regarding the Travis County WCID #17 data breach are encouraged to monitor their financial accounts and credit reports and remain vigilant for suspicious activity.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Travis County WCID #17?
Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 (WCID #17) is a non-profit public utility that provides drinking water, wastewater treatment, and drainage services to roughly 50,000 residents across 26.2 square miles in the Lake Travis area of western Travis County, Texas.
Individuals affected by the Travis County WCID #17 data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com