Letter Templates

Professionally-drafted letters that cite specific federal and Texas laws.

Debt Validation LetterRecommended First
Legal basis: FDCPA § 1692g

The most important letter. Demand proof that the collector owns your debt and has the right to collect it.

When to use:

  • When first contacted by a collector
  • Within 30 days of initial contact
  • When you don't recognize the debt
  • When the amount seems wrong
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Cease & Desist Letter
Legal basis: FDCPA § 1692c(c)

Stop all communication from a debt collector. They can only contact you about legal action after receiving this.

When to use:

  • Harassment by repeated calls
  • Collector won't stop contacting you
  • You've decided not to pay
  • Debt is time-barred
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Time-Barred Debt Response

Notify a collector that the statute of limitations has expired. They cannot sue you on time-barred debt.

When to use:

  • SOL has expired (4+ years in Texas)
  • Collector is threatening to sue
  • Collector hasn't disclosed time-barred status
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Credit Bureau Dispute
Legal basis: FCRA § 1681i

Dispute inaccurate debt information on your credit report directly with the credit bureaus.

When to use:

  • Wrong amount reported
  • Debt isn't yours
  • Account should be removed
  • Status is incorrect
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