CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
October 14, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating the CenterPoint Energy, Inc. data breach following a notification filed with the Texas Attorney General.
According to the filing, the data breach affected 1,062,060 Texas residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. Information potentially compromised includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers. The filing indicates that notice had not been provided at the time of reporting.
The exposure of Social Security numbers and driver’s license information may increase the risk of identity theft, fraudulent account creation, and impersonation.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether CenterPoint Energy, Inc. maintained reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal information and whether additional security measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the incident.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Addresses
- Other sensitive information
What is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a regulated public utility holding company headquartered in Houston, Texas. It transmits, distributes, and delivers electricity and natural gas to approximately 7 million metered customers across Texas, Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio.
Individuals affected by the CenterPoint Energy, Inc. data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com