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MonitoringTexasFiled October 2, 2026

Understanding your City of McMinnville data breach notification letter

If a City of McMinnville letter arrived in your mailbox, here is what it means, why you received it, and the free steps you can take right now.

Why you received this letter

The City of McMinnville, Texas, reported a data breach to regulators on October 2, 2026, involving an unspecified security incident that occurred around June 1, 2026. This incident exposed sensitive personal information for an unknown number of individuals, including residents and employees. Affected parties should review their notification letters for specific details and consider protective measures.

Information the filing reports as involved

  • Full Name
  • Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Residential Address
  • Municipal Utility Account Information
  • Property and Tax Assessment Records
  • Wage and Payroll Information
  • Direct Deposit Account Details
  • Driver's License or Government ID Number

What to do after the letter

  1. Confirm the notice is genuine

    A legitimate City of McMinnville notice references the specific incident reported to the Texas Attorney General and describes which categories of your information were involved. Compare the letter against the public filing before acting on any links or phone numbers it contains.

  2. Keep the letter — it is your proof of connection

    The notification letter is the document that ties your personal information to this incident. Keep the original and photograph it. If you later request a case review, this letter is the strongest evidence that you were among the affected individuals.

  3. Protect your accounts and credit

    Depending on what was exposed, consider a free credit freeze with all three bureaus, new passwords for reused credentials, and monitoring of financial statements. These steps are free and do not require you to wait for anyone's permission.

  4. Check the record against the public filing

    You can verify the City of McMinnville incident against the filing reported to the Texas Attorney General. This registry summarizes what was filed; it does not provide legal advice.

This page summarizes a data breach reported to the Texas Attorney General for informational purposes. DataBreachInformation.com is a neutral reference registry and does not provide legal advice.