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Getting too many political texts? Here’s how Texans can stop or block them
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Brittany Taylor , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· October 1, 2026
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Key points Consumers can take action to limit these messages. Campaigns and groups are sending numerous texts to reach voters as a major election draws near.
Campaigns and groups are sending numerous texts to reach voters as a major election draws near. Consumers can take action to limit these messages. A straightforward approach to stopping unwanted texts is to respond with certain keywords. This method is considered a reasonable way to revoke consent.
Further details are available on how to manage these messages. Recognized senders typically allow recipients to opt out by following specific instructions or using standard keywords.
Additional information can be found on managing political texts and the process of opting out of receiving them.
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Category: government Published: October 1, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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