Identify who called from an unknown Texas landline or cell phone number using our free reverse phone lookup service. With 2,065,852 FTC complaints from locals (ranking #3 nationwide), you can instantly search any phone number to find the caller's name, address, and spam or scam reports.
Includes 2,065,852 FTC Do Not Call and robocall complaints filed by Texas residents.
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How to Look Up a Texas Phone Number
Got a missed call or a weird text from an unknown TX number? Whether the call is tied to a mobile line or a landline registered around Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, or El Paso, it's hard to know who is actually calling. Our database includes 2,065,852 FTC complaints filed by Texas residents. Search results may include:
Owner name and address (who the number belongs to)
Location based on area code (the city or area where the line was registered)
Spam and scam reports by users (if other people have flagged it as a nuisance call)
Phone Numbers Recently Reported for Spam Calls
Here are the top phone numbers recently reported to the FTC for making unwanted sales calls and robocalls (reported by local residents in the last 30 days):
Phone Number
Complaints to FTC
Last Reported
(855) 357-2205
26
(855) 994-2073
25
(832) 637-5771
25
(713) 234-5021
19
(877) 578-1953
18
(844) 515-1173
18
(877) 578-1811
18
(866) 386-5519
14
(888) 912-0755
14
(844) 515-1162
13
Monthly FTC Do Not Call & Robocall Complaints Volume
In April 2026, consumers from Texas filed 17,462 complaints about unwanted phone calls and text messages, up 2% from the previous month.
In 2024, Texas residents filed 170,483 unwanted call complaints with the FTC, of which 91,857 were robocalls and 62,262 involved live callers. The most reported complaint topics were medical and prescriptions (17,061), imposters (13,964), reducing debt (11,621).
18,565
May
2025
17,888
Jun
2025
21,871
Jul
2025
22,724
Aug
2025
19,385
Sep
2025
15,459
Nov
2025
10,733
Dec
2025
13,662
Jan
2026
13,698
Feb
2026
17,092
Mar
2026
17,462
Apr
2026
13,440
May▲
2026
Red Flags: Active Phone Scams in Texas
Active phone scams currently reported in Texas:
Centerpoint & CPS Energy Utility Disconnection:
Scammers spoofing real 713 and 800 utility numbers, accurately quoting recent bill amounts to threaten 30-minute power shutoffs.
Whole Foods / DHL Secret Shopper ('Robert Zamora'):
Text offers for $400/task evaluator jobs that send DHL packages with fake checks, demanding victims buy American Express gift cards.
TWC $4,800 Stimulus Text ('Kevan Hill'):
Smishing texts claiming the Texas Workforce Commission or US Treasury is issuing one-time $4,800 payments via a 'paying agent'.
Bank of America Instant Callback Phishing:
Extremely sophisticated scammers calling from 737-220-2450 just seconds after a customer hangs up with the real BoA privacy line.
'Troy Leighton' Merchant Services B2B Scam:
Aggressive cold callers demanding owners fix a 'wholesale conversion leak' to trick businesses into switching credit card processors.
DEA / Dallas Narcotics Extortion ('Angel Claudio'):
Fake federal agents using extensive public records to threaten immediate arrest at federal courthouses unless fines are paid in Bitcoin.
Texas County Court Summons (Harris/Bexar/Tarrant):
'Process servers' (e.g., Nelson Cruz & Associates) threatening to dispatch constables to workplaces to serve civil complaints.
Phone Number Search by Area Code
Texas area codes, coverage regions, and recent spam activity:
File a report with the following official agencies to flag unwanted calls or texts:
Federal Trade Commission (FTC):
Submit fraud complaints online at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
National Do Not Call Registry:
Register your number or report individual telemarketing violations at donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222.
Texas Consumer Protection Hotline:
File a regional report directly with state authorities by calling (800) 621-0508.
Texas Phone Numbers
Texas has approximately 39.9 million active phone numbers. Cell phones are the dominant type with about 34.2 million users, while traditional landlines are in decline with approximately 989,000 connections statewide. Internet phone services account for around 4.7 million numbers.
Voice Subscriptions (thousands)
June 2023
Dec 2023
June 2024
Mobile telephony
33,151
33,870
34,178
Local exchange telephone service
1,322
1,204
989
VoIP subscriptions
4,700
4,705
4,727
Total
39,173
39,779
39,894
Source: FCC Voice Telephone Services Report
The high number of cell phone users in Texas indicates that most searches will lead to mobile devices. The decrease in landlines suggests that tracing numbers may be more challenging as older, publicly available information becomes less relevant.
Texas Do No Call Registry
Texas residents and businesses can stop most unwanted telemarketing calls by registering with the state's "No Call Lists" through the Public Utility Commission-sponsored system at www.texasnocall.com. Texas offers two separate lists: the Statewide "Do Not Call" List for residential and wireless numbers, and the "Electric No Call" List specifically for business numbers targeting electric provider solicitations.
Registration is free and easy through the online portal available 24/7. The timing of when calls stop depends on your registration date - if you register between January-March, calls must stop by June 1st; April-June registration stops calls by September 1st; July-September stops calls by December 1st; and October-December registration stops calls by March 1st of the following year.
The state law includes standard exemptions for calls from businesses with established relationships, debt collection calls, calls you've requested, and calls from state licensees (like insurance or real estate agents) under specific conditions. Charity and political calls may also be exempt from these restrictions.
If telemarketers continue calling after the required waiting period, you can file complaints online at the Public Utility Commission's complaint portal or call 1-888-782-8477. This gives Texas residents robust local enforcement options alongside federal protections, helping identify which unknown calls may be violations worth reporting to state authorities.
Is Reverse Phone Lookup Legal in Texas?
Yes. Texas does not restrict the personal use of reverse phone lookup services. As the most populous US state with a comprehensive privacy law, Texas gives residents meaningful rights to control their data in lookup databases. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) prohibits using lookup results for employment, tenant, or credit decisions in every state. Texas's TDPSA provides additional state-level rights on top.
What Texas's Privacy Law Means for Lookup Services
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA, Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 541 et seq., enacted HB 4, 2023) took effect July 1, 2024. Texas covers nonprofits broadly and gives residents the right to opt out of personal data sales and targeted advertising, and rights to access, correct, delete, and port their data within a 45-day window. Small businesses that meet certain thresholds are exempt from some requirements, and the law applies an AG-enforced civil penalty regime rather than a private right of action.
FAQs
How to opt out of phone number lookup websites in Texas?
Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), you can request deletion of your phone number and personal details. Visit each reverse lookup site and click "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" to submit a request.
How do I know if a Texas business phone number is legit?
A reverse phone lookup can provide a business name, but that alone does not confirm legitimacy. While Texas has over 657,362 business establishments based on Census data, you should verify the company by searching for it in the Texas Taxable Entity Search.
How many cell phone numbers does Texas have?
About 34.2 million as of mid-2024. Texas also has 4.7 million VoIP subscriptions and under a million landlines. The size of the mobile pool means area codes reveal almost nothing about where someone actually lives. A 512 number could belong to someone in Dallas who moved from Austin years ago.
