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Got a notice from City of Carthage, Texas? Here’s what to do.

City of Carthage, Texas told the Texas Attorney General that people’s information was exposed. If you got a letter, work through the steps below.

Your checklist

  1. 1

    Keep the letter

    Save the notice from City of Carthage, Texas and its envelope. The date you were told can matter for legal deadlines.

  2. 2

    Freeze your credit

    The filing does not list what was taken, so play it safe. A free freeze at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion stops new accounts being opened in your name.

  3. 3

    Change reused passwords

    Change any password you used with this company or reused elsewhere, and turn on two-factor sign-in.

  4. 4

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About the City of Carthage, Texas breach

Reported to
Texas Attorney General
Date filed
February 24, 2026
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

The City of Carthage, Texas, is a municipal government entity responsible for providing essential public services to its residents. As a local government body, the City typically collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial data related to utility payments, tax records, and employment files. In 2026, the City officially reported a data security incident to the Texas Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed this information. If you received a data breach notification letter from the City, it indicates that your personal data was likely stored within their systems at the time of the incident. This notice serves to inform you of the potential exposure of your private information and the steps you should take to protect yourself from identity theft.

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