Key Takeaways

  • 166,019 debt collection complaints from Texas.
  • Equifax, Inc. has the most complaints (14,641).
  • Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed.
166,019 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 63,413
Written notification about debt 42,140
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 23,887
False statements or representation 14,732
Communication tactics 7,690
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 6,189
Disclosure verification of debt 3,483
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 1,450
Electronic communications 1,132
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 125,647 75.7%
Closed with non-monetary relief 35,855 21.6%
Untimely response 1,745 1.1%
In progress 1,575 0.9%
Closed 747 0.4%
Closed with monetary relief 449 0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    166,019 complaints about debt collection have been filed from Texas.

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

    Equifax, Inc. leads with 14,641 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 63,413 complaints.

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