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Abilene, TX

Debt collector and FDCPA help in ZIP code 79602

79602 covers part of Abilene in Taylor County, Texas. Here is who serves this area and what you can do today without hiring anyone.

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Your rights against debt collectors in ZIP 79602 (Abilene, TX)

  • ZIP 79602 is part of Abilene in Taylor County, Texas, alongside 4 other Abilene ZIP codes.

State law on top of the FDCPA

People in ZIP 79602 (Abilene, TX) are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and by Texas's own Texas Debt Collection Act (Tex. Fin. Code ch. 392). State laws can cover original creditors too, not just collection agencies.

Legal calling hours here

Collectors may not call before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. your local time (§ 1692c(a)(1)). ZIP 79602 (Abilene, TX) is on Central (Mountain in far west Texas) time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.

Small claims court

Texas small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $20,000. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Taylor County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.

Where to complain

File with the CFPB and the Texas Attorney General. See our complaint guide.

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Last reviewed: by the StopAndDesist editorial team. General information, not legal advice.

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A written cease and desist under FDCPA §1692c(c) requires a collector to stop contacting you. You can send one today.

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