United States · Last updated June 9, 2026
Texas is a one-party consent state: as long as you are a party to the conversation (or one participant consents), you may legally record it.
Governing law: Texas Penal Code § 16.02 and Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 123.001.
Texas-based teams recording their own sales and support calls are generally on solid ground under one-party consent. Many still announce recording as a best practice for transparency and because customers may be in stricter states.
Unlawful interception is a felony under § 16.02, and § 123.001 allows the injured party to recover statutory and actual damages plus attorney fees.
Yes, if you are part of the conversation. Texas is a one-party consent state, so a participant can record the call without telling the other parties.
Not legally, if you are a party to the call. But announcing the recording is good practice and may be required if anyone on the call is in an all-party consent state.
Teneks records, transcribes, and analyzes calls with recording notices, access controls, and retention settings, so your team captures every conversation while staying on the right side of the rules. See how we handle data on our security page, or read the Baltic & Nordic recording guide.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Call recording and data protection rules change and depend on your specific situation. Confirm the current rules with a qualified lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction before recording.