Texas Data Removal Services
Exercise your Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) rights. GhostMyData helps Texas residents remove their personal information from data brokers.
Your TDPSA Rights
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (2024) gives you important rights over your personal data
Right to Access
Confirm whether a controller is processing your personal data and access that data
Right to Delete
Request deletion of personal data you've provided
Right to Opt-Out
Opt out of the sale of personal data, targeted advertising, and profiling
Right to Correct
Request correction of inaccurate personal data
Top Data Brokers Targeting Texas Residents
These data brokers collect and sell information about Texas residents
PeopleFinder
Removal: 24-48 hours
TruePeopleSearch
Removal: 24-72 hours
FastPeopleSearch
Removal: 24-48 hours
USSearch
Removal: 48-72 hours
Spokeo
Removal: 24-72 hours
Radaris
Removal: 7-30 days
How GhostMyData Helps Texas Residents
Automated TDPSA Requests
We submit legally compliant TDPSA deletion requests to data brokers on your behalf.
45-Day Compliance Tracking
We track the 45-day response deadline and follow up on non-compliant brokers.
Compliance Documentation
Get detailed reports of all removal requests for your records or legal purposes.
Understanding Texas Privacy Law
Overview
Texas enacted the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) on June 18, 2023, with an effective date of July 1, 2024. As the second-most populous state in the US with over 30 million residents, Texas's entry into the comprehensive privacy law landscape marked a significant expansion of consumer data protection. Unlike California's revenue-based thresholds, the TDPSA applies broadly to any entity conducting business in Texas or producing products consumed by Texas residents that processes or sells personal data — with no revenue or data volume minimums for most provisions. This broad applicability means that even smaller data brokers must comply with Texas residents' deletion requests. The law was part of a broader legislative push that also included the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act and the Texas Data Broker Law, which requires data brokers to register with the Secretary of State.
How the TDPSA Works
The TDPSA provides Texas residents with five core rights: access, correction, deletion, data portability, and the right to opt out of data sales, targeted advertising, and profiling. When a consumer submits a request, the controller must respond within 45 days, with one possible 45-day extension. The law distinguishes between 'controllers' (entities that determine the purposes of processing) and 'processors' (entities that process on behalf of controllers), requiring written contracts between them. Sensitive data — including racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, health information, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic data, biometric data, children's data, and precise geolocation — requires opt-in consent before processing. The TDPSA also includes a 30-day cure period, giving businesses a chance to fix violations before the AG pursues enforcement. However, this cure period was a point of criticism from privacy advocates who argued it weakens enforcement.
Data Broker Landscape in Texas
Texas has a particularly active data broker ecosystem due to its large population, robust real estate market (generating extensive property records), and significant commercial activity. The Texas Data Broker Law (HB 4) requires data brokers to register annually with the Texas Secretary of State and clearly identify themselves as data brokers. Registered brokers must maintain a website with information about their data practices and provide instructions for consumers to opt out. People search sites are especially aggressive in Texas — the state's extensive public records system (property transactions, voter registrations, court records, business filings) provides a rich source of personal data. Major brokers operating in Texas include FastPeopleSearch, TruePeopleSearch, Spokeo, BeenVerified, and Radaris, each of which may have profiles on millions of Texas residents. Enterprise data aggregators like Acxiom (headquartered in neighboring Arkansas) and Epsilon maintain extensive Texas consumer databases used for marketing and analytics.
Exercising Your Rights
Texas residents can exercise their TDPSA rights by submitting a verifiable consumer request to each data controller. The law requires controllers to provide at least one easily accessible method for submitting requests. Most data brokers accept requests via email or web forms. You can also designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf. When you submit a deletion request, the controller must delete the data and direct any processors to do the same. If a controller denies your request, you have the right to appeal — the controller must respond to the appeal within 60 days. If the appeal is denied, the controller must provide information on how to contact the Texas AG. GhostMyData automates this process across 80+ data brokers, sending TDPSA-compliant deletion requests and tracking the 45-day response deadline. For the 41 enterprise data brokers that don't have public search pages, GhostMyData sends formal CCPA/TDPSA Right-to-Know inquiries via email.
Enforcement & Penalties
The TDPSA is enforced exclusively by the Texas Attorney General, who can seek injunctive relief and civil penalties of up to $7,500 per violation. There is no private right of action, meaning individual consumers cannot sue companies directly for TDPSA violations. The 30-day cure period means the AG must first notify a business of a violation and give them 30 days to fix it before pursuing penalties. As of early 2026, the Texas AG's office has sent multiple notices of noncompliance to data brokers that failed to register under the Texas Data Broker Law. The AG has also investigated complaints about brokers that ignored or delayed responding to consumer deletion requests. While Texas's enforcement approach has been less aggressive than California's, the broad applicability of the TDPSA and the AG's growing focus on data broker compliance signal that enforcement is likely to increase. Consumers who document their requests (including timestamps and confirmation numbers) strengthen the AG's ability to pursue enforcement actions.
Texas Privacy FAQ
What is the TDPSA?
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) is a comprehensive privacy law that went into effect July 1, 2024. It gives Texas residents rights over their personal data held by businesses.
Who does the TDPSA apply to?
The TDPSA applies to businesses that conduct business in Texas or produce products/services consumed by Texas residents, and process or sell personal data.
How long do companies have to respond?
Companies must respond to consumer requests within 45 days, with a possible 45-day extension if reasonably necessary.
Can I opt out of data sales under TDPSA?
Yes, the TDPSA gives you the right to opt out of the sale of your personal data, targeted advertising, and certain profiling activities.
What penalties exist for TDPSA violations?
The Texas Attorney General can impose civil penalties of up to $7,500 per violation. There is no private right of action under TDPSA.
How does GhostMyData help Texas residents?
GhostMyData automates TDPSA-compliant deletion requests to data brokers on your behalf, tracks the 45-day response deadline, and follows up on non-compliant brokers.
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