Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC Reports Data Breach Affecting Sensitive Personal Information
Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC, a Texas-based law firm with offices in Amarillo, Austin, Dalhart, and Victoria, disclosed a data breach to the Texas Attorney General on March 10, 2026. The incident involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal and protected health information, though the exact number of affected individuals remains undetermined.
The exposed data may include financial details (such as account or credit/debit card numbers), government-issued IDs (passport or state ID numbers), and other personally identifiable information. The firm, which serves clients across sectors like agriculture, banking, family law, and real estate, has begun notifying impacted individuals.
While specific breach details including the cause and timeline have not been publicly released, the Texas Attorney General’s office has published the breach report. Sprouse Shrader Smith employs over 50 staff, including attorneys, and was founded in 1990. Further investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Source: https://straussborrelli.com/2026/03/10/sprouse-shrader-smith-data-breach-investigation/
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