Texas is suing 23andMe to prevent the genetic testing firm from selling personal data of state residents as the company's bankruptcy case moves forward. In the lawsuit, state Attorney General Paxton said his goal is to force the company to adhere to Texas' data privacy laws,

The state attorney general wants a bankruptcy court to ensure 23andMe or any purchaser comply with Texas laws on the sale, transfer or disclosure of

The possible sale of 23andMe’s genetic data could set a precedent for future cases where companies look to offload increasingly personal data.