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Texas v. 23andMe (bankruptcy court)
In the 23andMe bankruptcy, Texas sought protection for consumers' genetic data through the consumer privacy ombudsman process. Earlier dated events: Texas sued June 12, 2025; the bankruptcy court denied a TRO June 18, 2025; the sale of 23andMe to TTAM Research Institute for $305 million was approved June 27, 2025 over the objections of Texas and four other states. In July 2026 (announced July 14-15, 2026) a 42-state coalition settled the states' bankruptcy claims with the bankruptcy trustee, resolving allegations from the 2023 data breach that affected 6.9 million customers: $150 million in allowed claims for the states, but because of limited funds in the bankruptcy estate the actual recovery is $18 million aggregate paid immediately, with Texas receiving $1,266,860. Separately, 23andMe agreed to a $46.75 million class-action settlement in the bankruptcy. The states' settlement includes privacy and cybersecurity requirements. The sale and the claims settlement are separate dated events.
Status
- Legal status
- Sale to TTAM Research Institute for $305 million approved June 27, 2025; bankruptcy-claims settlement announced July 2026: $150 million in allowed claims for the states; $18 million aggregate cash recovery (Texas: $1,266,860) (Suit June 12, 2025; TRO denied June 18, 2025; sale approved June 27, 2025 (Bankr. E.D. Mo., No. 25-40976, Judge Brian C. Walsh); July 2026 bankruptcy-claims settlement (42-state coalition) over the 2023 breach of 6.9 million customers: $150 million allowed claims, $18 million aggregate cash recovery, Texas receiving $1,266,860; separate $46.75 million class-action settlement in the bankruptcy)
- Allegation or finding
- Finding or order
- Enforceability
- Binding per its terms
- Procedural posture
- Sale to TTAM Research Institute approved June 27, 2025 over the objections of Texas and four other states
- Law checked through
- October 12, 2026
- Court
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Mo. (Judge Brian C. Walsh)
- Source
- Texas AG release; Bloomberg Tax; Connecticut Public
Procedural events
- 2026-07-14: 42-state coalition announced settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe with the bankruptcy trustee: $150 million in allowed claims; $18 million aggregate cash recovery; Texas allocation $1,266,860
- 2026-07-15: Texas Attorney General announced the state's participation in the July 2026 bankruptcy-claims settlement
Related guides
- Genetic Data and the Texas Genomic Act
- Data Licenses, Transactions, and Data as an Asset
- Attorney General Enforcement and Investigations