Wharton Independent School District (“Wharton ISD”) Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (December 11, 2025) – Federman & Sherwood is investigating a data breach involving Wharton Independent School District (“Wharton ISD”), following the school district’s submission to the Texas Attorney General.
According to the filing, 1,279 Texans were affected by a data incident involving names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government-issued identification numbers, financial information, medical information, and health insurance information.
Wharton ISD indicated in its filing that no direct consumer notice has yet been provided. The method and timing of future notifications have not been disclosed.
The nature of the compromised information suggests potential risks that include identity theft, benefit fraud, financial account compromise, or misuse of medical or insurance data.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Wharton ISD had sufficient security measures in place, whether the breach could have been prevented, and what legal rights may be available to affected students, families, and employees.
The compromised information may have included:
- Full name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- Financial information
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Wharton Independent School District?
Wharton Independent School District (WISD) provides K-12 public education in Wharton, Texas.
Individuals who believe they may have been impacted are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood at 1-800-237-1277 or email info@federmanlaw.com for more information.