Texas phone numbers

Need a Texas phone number for your business? Here’s our complete guide.
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What can you use a Texas number for?

Using a local TX area code phone number can be advantageous for businesses because it can help them establish a local presence and increase trust with customers who prefer to do business with local companies. Additionally, customers are more likely to answer calls from a TX number as they are more familiar with the area code.

Why do customers trust Texas numbers?

Customers tend to be more familiar with the local area code and may assume that the business is located in Texas. This can create a sense of trust and familiarity as customers may feel more comfortable doing business with a company that is geographically close to them.

In addition, local phone numbers may be seen as more legitimate and trustworthy than toll-free or non-geographic phone numbers, which are often associated with telemarketing and scams. Customers may be more likely to answer calls from Texas (TX) numbers because they are less likely to be spam or unwanted calls.

We can help you get a local TX area code

Businesses can use virtual phone numbers to appear more local by obtaining a virtual number with a Texas area code. Virtual phone numbers are essentially phone numbers that are not tied to a specific physical phone line, but instead, they can be routed to any phone number or device the business chooses.

Chalkboard is a fully app-based service that gives you local business phone numbers (any area code, including TX numbers) that route straight to your mobile phone. It helps you to keep work separate, keep personal numbers private, and share calls and texts with your team.

Which Texas phone numbers can you choose?

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CodeArea served
210

Area code 210 serves San Antonio, TX and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (726) that serves the same area.

214

Area code 214 serves Dallas, TX and the surrounding areas. It has 3 overlays (469, 945, and 972) that serve the same area.

254

Area code 254 is located in central Texas and covers Killeen, Waco, and Temple. It is the only area code that serves the area.

281

Area code 281 serves Houston, TX and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 713 and serves the same area.

325

Area code 325 is located in central Texas and covers Abilene, San Angelo, and Brownwood. It is the only area code that serves the area.

346

Area code 346 serves Houston, TX and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 713 and serves the same area.

361

Area code 361 is the area code for Corpus Christi, TX and the surrounding areas. It is the only area code that serves the area.

409

Area code 409 is located in eastern Texas and covers Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Galveston. It is the only area code that serves the area.

430

Area code 430 is located in northeastern Texas and covers Tyler, Longview, and Sherman. It is an overlay for area code 903 and serves the same area.

432

Area code 432 is located in Texas and covers Midland, Odessa, and Big Spring. It is the only area code that serves the area.

469

Area code 469 serves Dallas, TX and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 214 and serves the same area.

512

Area code 512 serves Austin, TX and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (737) that serves the same area.

682

Area code 682 serves Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 817 and serves the same area.

713

Area code 713 serves Houston, TX and the surrounding areas. It has 3 overlays (281, 346, and 832) that serve the same area.

726

Area code 726 serves San Antonio, TX and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 210 and serves the same area.

737

Area code 737 serves Austin, TX and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 512 and serves the same area.

806

Area code 806 is located in northern Texas and covers Lubbock, Amarillo, and Plainview. It is the only area code that serves the area.

817

Area code 817 serves Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (682) that serves the same area.

830

Area code 830 is located in Texas and covers New Braunfels, Del Rio, and Eagle Pass. It is the only area code that serves the area.

832

Area code 832 serves Houston, TX and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 713 and serves the same area.

903

Area code 903 is located in northeastern Texas and covers Tyler, Longview, and Sherman. It has a single overlay (430) that serves the same area.

915

Area code 915 is the area code for El Paso, TX and the surrounding areas. It is the only area code that serves the area.

936

Area code 936 is located in Texas and covers Conroe, Huntsville, and Lufkin. It is the only area code that serves the area.

940

Area code 940 is located in Texas and covers Denton, Wichita Falls, and Corinth. It is the only area code that serves the area.

945

Area code 945 serves Dallas, TX and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 214 and serves the same area.

956

Area code 956 is located in southern Texas and covers Laredo, Brownsville, McAllen, Edinburg, and Mission. It is the only area code that serves the area.

972

Area code 972 serves Dallas, TX and the surrounding areas. It is an overlay for area code 214 and serves the same area.

979

Area code 979 is located in Texas and covers College Station, Bryan, and Lake Jackson. It is the only area code that serves the area.

How to use your Texas phone number

Just install the app, choose your new phone numbers and start calling & messaging with the whole team straight away.

Choose business phone numbers

Choose the virtual Texas phone number that you like and secure it instantly. There's no setup fees.

Install the app

It's available on the Apple App Store® (for iPhone®), or on Google Play (for Android phones such as Samsung).

Customise your virtual numbers

Set up your customisable auto-replies and voicemails. Don’t worry if you miss something, you can always make changes later. There are no extra charge for features or calls.

Invite the team

With a few more taps, you can invite the rest of your team. When a call comes in, anyone in the team can pick up. It also allows anyone in the team to make calls from the number and send/reply to SMS.

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Get a business presence in Texas

Texas (TX) is a USA region with a population of 29,053,000. Here's what else you need to know if you're thinking of getting a Texas telephone number.

About Texas

Texas is a state in the South Central region of the United States. At 268,596 square miles, and with more than 30 million residents in 2022, it is the second-largest U.S. state by both area and population. Famous landmarks include The Alamo, the San Antonio River Walk and the Space Center Houston.

Area codes

There are 28 area codes available within Texas. Chalkboard allows you to buy a local TX area code, and use our simple app to make calls, send messages, and share the number with the rest of your team.

Available area codes

The area codes in Texas are 210, 214, 254, 281, 325, 346, 361, 409, 430, 432, 469, 512, 682, 713, 726, 737, 806, 817, 830, 832, 903, 915, 936, 940, 945, 956, 972 & 979. Scroll down this page and you'll find links to find out more about each area code.

More credibility

Using a Texas phone number can help businesses establish trust and credibility with their local customer base and increase the likelihood of customers answering their calls.

Use with other area codes

With Chalkboard, you can have multiple numbers (all with different area codes), route calls and text messages straight through to your phone. You don't have to be located in the Texas area.

A modern, affordable solution

It used to be complicated and expensive getting virtual phone numbers. Now, it's as easy as installing an app and choosing a number that suits you. Chalkboard is affordable too, and pricing is simple & predictable.

The easy way to share phone numbers with your team

Chalkboard gives you all the business calling and messaging features you need, without a phone system.

Completely flexible

Text and call as a team with shared or private numbers. Flexible and simple.

Takes minutes to set up

No contracts, no phone system, no SIM cards, and no configuration. Just install the app and go!

All the features you need

Including missed call auto-reply, working hours, templates, and much more...

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Select your Texas number, instant free setup

You can search and buy your new phone number now, with instant activation and free setup.

It's the easy way for your team to text and call together without the hassle and complexity of a phone system!

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FAQs: Texas local numbers

Will I be able to use my Texas area code number outside of Texas?

Yes, that's a major benefit of using virtual local phone numbers. You'll be able to use your TX number from anywhere in the country (and even whilst you're out of the country!).

Can I only get area codes within Texas (TX)?

We can provide virtual numbers for almost anywhere in the country. So you can choose a local virtual number in every area that you serve if you need.

I need more than one TX number, is that possible?

Yes, once you've chosen your first number and logged into the app, you can then add new virtual Texas numbers with just a few taps, with instant setup.

Can I use my Texas number for SMS (text messages)?

Your virtual number will be fully enabled for phone calls, and also text messaging. It's fully business ready. If you have a team, you can even share the number with others on your team.

How do I answer calls to my phone numbers?

You simply need to install our mobile app, and then you'll be able to receive calls, make calls, and send/reply to text messages too.