Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc. Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
February 9, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating a data breach involving Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc., following a notification filed with the Texas Attorney General.
According to the filing, the incident may have exposed sensitive personal and financial information of 598 Texas residents. Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc. reported that written notice was provided to affected individuals via U.S. Mail, and the notification was published on February 9, 2026.
The information potentially involved includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government-issued identification numbers, financial account information, medical information, and health insurance information.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc. maintained reasonable data security practices, whether the incident could have been prevented, and whether affected individuals may have legal claims.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Driver’s license number
- Financial information
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc.?
Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (KEC) is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility providing electricity to 12 counties in South Texas and the Coastal Bend.
Individuals who received a data breach notification letter or believe they may have been affected are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277
Email: info@federmanlaw.com
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