07/23/2026
Most Texas business owners probably haven’t heard of SB 2610.
Here’s how this recent law helps businesses with fewer than 250. If a data breach or incident occurs, SB 2610 can shield you from punitive damages, the kind of penalty that goes beyond your actual dollar amount for the losses. It took effect on September 1, 2025, and it applies specifically to breaches involving sensitive personal information and data.
But there's a catch. The protection only applies if your business already had a real, documented cybersecurity program in place before the incident.
This means that if a cyber incident occurs and you have no minimum cybersecurity protection in place, it won’t protect you.
Over the next few weeks, we're breaking down exactly what this law requires and what it actually takes for you to gain its protection.
Make sure you follow.
And to learn more about SB 2610, check out our website.
https://www.pegasustechsolutions.com/texas-sb-2610-cybersecurity-safe-harbor