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SB 2610: Navigating the 2025 Cybersecurity Ruling for Texas Businesses 

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Texas lawmakers passed SB 2610 earlier this year, setting new parameters for how cybersecurity accountability works across the state. 

Effective September 1, 2025, this new law fundamentally changes the liability landscape for small and medium-sized Texas businesses that experience data breaches.  

If your organization meets specific criteria and maintains a qualifying cybersecurity program, you’ll now gain significant protection from punitive damages in breach-related litigation. And if you don’t maintain a strong cybersecurity foundation, you remain exposed to devastating costs and legal fees that have the potential to bring even the most established businesses to ruin. 

For CFOs and finance leaders, this provides a strategic opportunity to reduce financial risk while strengthening your organization’s security. Learn more about the new legislation below – or see how your current cybersecurity platform stands up against today’s evolving threats and regulatory requirements. 

Important things to know about SB 2610:

What is SB 2610, the 2025 Cybersecurity Law in Texas? 

SB 2610 (effective September 1, 2025) is a Texas cybersecurity law that prohibits plaintiffs from recovering exemplary damages – including significant punitive damages that can impact a company’s financial future – in actions arising from security breaches.  

However, this protection isn’t automatic. Your business needs to earn it by meeting three key requirements.  

SB 2610 Requirements for Texas Businesses: 

  1. Must have fewer than 250 employees 
  1. Must own or license computerized data containing sensitive personal information 
  1. Must have implemented and maintained a qualifying cybersecurity program at the time of the breach 

The reasoning behind this new legislation is that while smaller businesses often lack the resources of Fortune 500 companies, they still must handle sensitive data that requires protection.  

Rather than leaving these organizations vulnerable to damages, SB 2610 introduces reasonable liability limits – but only if companies are willing to invest in proper cybersecurity. 

What Kinds of Businesses Are Protected Under SB 2610? 

SB 2610 is designed specifically for smaller to mid-sized businesses that handle personal data but don’t have massive IT departments or unlimited security budgets. 

Getting SB 2610 protection requires building a robust cybersecurity program that meets industry standards and addresses real-world threats. 

Here’s how to position your business for both legal protection and cybersecurity improvement: 

  • Conduct a comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment to understand where your organization stands today.  
  • Implement robust data protection measures including encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews.  
  • Develop a detailed cybersecurity incident response plan that outlines exactly what your organization will do when – not if – a breach occurs.  
  • Invest in employee training on cybersecurity fundamentals, threat recognition, and safe online behaviors. Your people are often your biggest vulnerability, but they can also be your strongest defense.  
  • Establish continuous monitoring processes that help you adapt to evolving threats and regulatory changes.  
  • Create leadership oversight mechanisms that support strategic decision-making around cybersecurity investments.  

The key is approaching these steps systematically rather than trying to do everything all at once.  

For best results, start with the assessment, then prioritize based on your specific risks and resources. 

How Bridgepoint Consulting Can Help with SB 2610: Cybersecurity Risk Assessments, Data Privacy, and IT Compliance 

Building a legislation-ready cybersecurity program under SB 2610 requires expertise that your organization might not have in-house – and you don’t need to. At Bridgepoint Consulting, we provide the specialized support you need to navigate cybersecurity challenges while ensuring your technology drives scalable growth. 

Our services include: 

  • Cybersecurity risk assessments that evaluate your current security positioning and identify gaps 
  • Assistance with implementing IT policies and safeguards to comply with frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS 
  • Data privacy programs that address SB 2610 requirements plus broader regulations like GDPR and CCPA 
  • IT compliance services for SOC readiness, HIPAA compliance, and PCI 

SB 2610 represents a unique opportunity for Texas businesses to turn cybersecurity into a strategic advantage.  

Ready to explore how your organization can benefit from SB 2610 protections? Learn more about our comprehensive cybersecurity services or cybersecurity assessments here. 

Insights By

John Patrick

IT Manager, Risk & Compliance

John is an IT risk and compliance manager with deep experience across a multitude of skill sets, including cybersecurity and data protection policies, procedures and best practices, IT audit, security, risk, and compliance.