Update: May 19, 2026 — Phillip Galyen P.C. dba Bailey & Galyen, a law firm headquartered in Bedford, Texas, began notifying affected individuals of a data security incident.
The breach exposed the private information of 11,038 individuals, including:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Government-issued ID numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
This incident was reported to the Texas Office of the Attorney General and is among the most recent law firm-related breaches published on the OAG Data Security Breach Reports page.
Post-Breach Security Posture Assessment
Bailey & Galyen (Phillip Galyen P.C.) operates two primary domains: the legacy galyen.com and its main branding site thetexasattorney.com (thetexasattorney.com is the active website used for client intake and firm presence).
Independent compliance audits conducted May 26, 2026 reveal critical scores on both domains:
| Domain | Overall Score | Identity & Spoofing | Transport Security | Website Security | Local Endpoint | Email Infrastructure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| galyen.com | 43% | 35 | 5 | 45 | 50 | Microsoft 365 (100) |
| thetexasattorney.com | 48% | 35 | 5 | 45 | 75 | Google Workspace (100) |
Both audits flag the same core weaknesses that “may weaken documentation of reasonable cybersecurity safeguards” under Texas SB 2610 and TDRPC 1.05. The firm’s President and CEO, Phillip W. Galyen, is a long-time Texas attorney (licensed 1982) leading one of the state’s larger consumer law practices with 40+ attorneys.
The consistently low scores—particularly the near-failing Identity & Spoofing (35) and Transport Security (5) categories—provide clear context for how a breach exposing 11,038 individuals’ sensitive personal, medical, and government ID data could occur.
Why This Matters
Law firms continue to be high-value targets due to the volume of sensitive client data they maintain, including personally identifiable information and protected health information. A breach of this nature can trigger obligations under Texas law (when 250+ Texans are affected), potential class action exposure, and professional responsibility considerations.
Context from Recent Reports
This latest report adds to the growing list of legal sector incidents tracked in 2026. Earlier this year, multiple Texas-based firms including Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC and others reported breaches impacting thousands of Texans.
Recommendations
Texas law firms should immediately:
- Fix Identity & Spoofing — enforce strict SPF
-alland DMARCp=rejectwith subdomain policy - Harden Transport Security — deploy MTA-STS in enforce mode, enable TLS-RPT and DNSSEC
- Strengthen Website Security — add missing HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options headers; complete favicon and PWA manifest suite
- Document everything for SB 2610 safe harbor and TDRPC 1.05 compliance
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Sources: Texas Office of the Attorney General – Data Security Breach Reports | EmailMeNow Domain Security Audit – galyen.com | EmailMeNow Domain Security Audit – thetexasattorney.com | Class action investigation notices.