Center for Hearing and Speech d/b/a Texas Hearing Institute Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
July 7, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Center for Hearing and Speech d/b/a Texas Hearing Institute data breach, a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to sensitive personal and medical information that was reported to the Attorney General of Texas.
According to the filing, the Center for Hearing and Speech d/b/a Texas Hearing Institute data breach affected approximately 29,498 Texas residents. The information potentially exposed includes Social Security numbers, financial account information, and medical information.
The exposure of Social Security numbers together with financial and medical information may significantly increase the risk of identity theft, medical identity theft, insurance fraud, financial fraud, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating whether the Center for Hearing and Speech d/b/a Texas Hearing Institute implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive patient information and whether this data security incident could have been prevented. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals affected by the Texas Hearing Institute data breach.
The filing indicates that affected individuals were notified by U.S. Mail.
Consumers who received a notice regarding the Texas Hearing Institute data breach or who believe their personal information may have been compromised are encouraged to monitor healthcare records, explanation of benefits statements, financial accounts, and credit reports for suspicious activity.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Financial information
- Medical information
- Other sensitive information
What is Center for Hearing and Speech d/b/a Texas Hearing Institute?
The Texas Hearing Institute (formerly the Center for Hearing and Speech) is a non-profit organization in Texas that provides comprehensive pediatric hearing services.
Individuals affected by the Center for Hearing and Speech d/b/a Texas Hearing Institute data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
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