Key Takeaways

  • 158,166 debt collection complaints from Texas.
  • Equifax, Inc. has the most complaints (14,501).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
158,166 Total debt collection complaints
30 Companies involved
11 Distinct issues

Top Companies for Debt collection in Texas

Common Issues

Attempts to collect debt not owed 60,744
Written notification about debt 40,990
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 20,767
False statements or representation 14,068
Communication tactics 7,540
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 6,189
Disclosure verification of debt 3,484
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 1,405
Electronic communications 1,075
Improper contact or sharing of info 1,016

How Companies Respond

Breakdown of how companies respond to debt collection complaints from Texas.

Response Count Percentage
Closed with explanation 119,615 75.6%
Closed with non-monetary relief 34,173 21.6%
In progress 1,782 1.1%
Untimely response 1,409 0.9%
Closed 747 0.5%
Closed with monetary relief 439 0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many Debt collection complaints have been filed in Texas?

    158,166 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Texas.

  • Which company gets the most debt collection complaints in Texas?

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 14,501 debt collection complaints in Texas.

  • What is the most common issue with debt collection in Texas?

    The most frequently reported issue is Attempts to collect debt not owed with 60,744 complaints.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Consumer Complaint Database. Accessed April 2026.