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Texas Call Recording Laws& Disclosure Generator

One-Party Consent

Texas is a one-party consent state — a party to the conversation may record it without notifying the others. Generate a Texas-ready call recording consent script below — audio, short form, written notice and opt-in.

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Consent type

one-party consent

Statute

Texas Penal Code §16.02 / Civil Practice & Remedies Code §123.001 et seq.

Civil penalty

Statutory and actual damages, plus attorney's fees, under Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 123.

Criminal penalty

Unlawful interception is generally a second-degree felony.

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One-Party Consent

Texas is a one-party consent state — a party to the conversation may record it without notifying the others.

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Audio script (IVR / call opening)

This call is being recorded for quality assurance and training purposes.

Short form (live agent intro)

Heads up — this call is being recorded for quality assurance and training purposes.

Written notice (email / contract)

Notice of Call Recording: Calls to and from [Business Name] may be recorded for quality assurance and training purposes. Texas is a one-party consent state; we disclose recording as a best practice.

Long-form opt-in

I acknowledge that [Business Name] records phone calls for quality assurance and training purposes. I understand Texas is a one-party consent state.

This is guidance, not legal advice.

This generator produces templates from a knowledge base of call recording rules. It is not a substitute for qualified legal counsel and does not guarantee compliance with every law that may apply to your business. Consult an attorney for advice specific to your situation.

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In depth

Texas call recording law — a complete guide

What the rule is, the nuance behind it, the penalties, and how to record compliantly in Texas.

The rule in Texas

Texas is a one-party consent state — a party to the conversation may record it without notifying the others.

In practice, that makes Texas a one-party consent jurisdiction for the purpose of recording business calls. The safest approach is a clear disclosure at the very start of every call, before any substantive conversation begins.

Statute and penalties

The governing law is Texas Penal Code §16.02 / Civil Practice & Remedies Code §123.001 et seq.. Civil exposure: Statutory and actual damages, plus attorney's fees, under Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 123. Criminal exposure: Unlawful interception is generally a second-degree felony.

Disclose recording consistently and you keep yourself on the right side of Texas Penal Code §16.02 / Civil Practice & Remedies Code §123.001 et seq..

Cross-border calls

If you record a call between someone in Texas and someone in another jurisdiction, the safe rule is that the stricter law governs. The generator on this page applies that automatically — add the other party's location and it rebuilds the disclosure around whichever jurisdiction is stricter.

Best practices for recording in Texas

Disclose early and clearly, state the purpose of the recording, identify your business by name, and keep recordings only as long as you need them. Apply the same disclosure on every call so consent is consistent and defensible. When anything is high-stakes or ambiguous, have a qualified attorney review your disclosure.

Sources & citations

Last reviewed: 2026-05-14 · Unreviewed placeholder content — not legal advice