A reliable answering service Texas businesses trust
Our US-based receptionists handle your calls professionally, serving businesses across Houston, Dallas, Austin and throughout the Lone Star State.
✓ US virtual receptionists ✓ Transparent pricing ✓ No lock-in contracts
Our US-based receptionists handle your calls professionally, serving businesses across Houston, Dallas, Austin and throughout the Lone Star State.
✓ US virtual receptionists
✓ Transparent pricing
✓ No lock-in contracts

Live call answering to help Texas businesses connect to more customers
US-based receptionists
Receptionists across four states answer your calls during core business hours.
Bilingual capabilities
We have Spanish-speaking receptionists available every day at no extra cost.
After-hours coverage
We can provide seamless coverage 24/7 if you enable after-hours live answering.
No lock-in contract
Monthly subscriptions, with no cancellation fees, provide the flexibility you need.
Texas business landscape
Texas has the second-largest state economy in the US. From Houston’s energy sector and Dallas’s financial hub to Austin’s booming tech scene and San Antonio’s healthcare and military industries, it spans every sector.
Quick facts
- Population: 30.5 million (Houston metro: 7.3+ million, Dallas-Fort Worth: 7.7+ million, Austin metro: 2.3+ million)
- Key industries: Energy and oil and gas, technology, healthcare, financial services, real estate, aerospace and defense, agriculture, manufacturing, retail, logistics and transportation
- Key locations: Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano, Lubbock, Laredo, Irving, Garland, Frisco, McKinney
- Key area codes: 713/832 (Houston), 214/469/972 (Dallas), 512/737 (Austin), 210 (San Antonio), 817 (Fort Worth), 915 (El Paso) – we can provide local numbers
- Average in-house receptionist salary: $35,000–$45,000/year in major Texas metros – we can help you avoid this overhead
- Business resources: Texas Association of Business, Houston Business Journal, Dallas Business Journal, Austin Business Journal

The true cost of call handling for Texas businesses
Texas is one of the most business-friendly states in the US, but every dollar still counts. It’s worth understanding what in-house reception actually costs – and what you risk when calls go unanswered. Around 75% of callers won’t leave a voicemail, so every missed call is a potential lead lost.
| In-house receptionist | Outsourcing call answering to ReceptionHQ | |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 availability | ✗ |
✓ |
| Bilingual coverage | ✗ Specialized hire (extra cost) |
✓ Included during core hours |
| Filling coverage gaps | ✗ You arrange separately |
✓ Team-based model |
| Easy scaling | ✗ Recruit or lay off |
✓ Change plan any time |
| No lock-in contract | ✗ Employment agreement |
✓ Month-to-month |
| Training provided | ✗ Your responsibility |
✓ Handled by us |
| Typical annual cost |
$42,000-$58,000+/year
(incl. salary, benefits and payroll taxes)
$42,000-$58,000+/year
(incl. salary, benefits and payroll taxes)
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From $300/year
(around $1,620/year on our most popular plan)
From $300/year
(most popular plan around $1,620/year)
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Texas businesses can save over $35K annually over $35,000 annually by switching to ReceptionHQ – without sacrificing service quality or missing important calls.
In-house cost reflects the average receptionist salary, plus estimated benefits and payroll taxes, for Houston or Dallas. Actual costs vary by location and experience. The figures don’t account for staff turnover and associated recruitment/training costs – average receptionist tenure is just 2–3 years.
ReceptionHQ pricing based on MessageExpress PAYG ($25/month) and ReceptionistPlus 50 ($135/month), excluding relevant sales tax.
What business owners say about ReceptionHQ
Flexible pricing for Texas businesses of any size
The cost of doing business is lower in Texas compared to many states, but every dollar still counts. ReceptionHQ offers both per-call and per-minute pricing options, so you only pay for what you need. Our MessageExpress and ReceptionistPlus solutions use per-call billing, while MyAssistant and MyDiary use per-minute billing. With plans starting from $25/month, it’s a fraction of the cost of in-house reception.
Compare our live call answering services below. Whether you’re a solo operator in San Antonio or managing a team across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, there’s a plan to suit your needs.
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| Plan type | Per Call | Per Call | Per Minute | Per Minute |
| Ideal for | Solo operators and micro businesses needing simple message taking | Small businesses managing calls across multiple staff or departments | Growing businesses needing tailored scripting and more complex call handling | Service businesses needing appointment scheduling and diary management |
| Caller greeting | Personalized | Fully customized | Fully customized | Fully customized |
| List staff or departments | One person or team | Unlimited contacts | Unlimited contacts | Unlimited contacts |
| Collect information from callers | Name, number and reason for call if provided | Name, number, plus up to 3 additional details | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warm call transfers | ||||
| Advise business hours/location | ||||
| Answer common questions | ||||
| Scripted questions & responses | ||||
| Quote fees & take payments | ||||
| CRM input or submit online forms | ||||
| Outbound calling | ||||
| Appointment scheduling | ||||
| Calendar management | ||||
| About MessageExpress Inquire now | About ReceptionistPlus Try our 7-day free trial | About MyAssistant Inquire now | About MyDiary Inquire now | |
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* Plus relevant sales tax. Refer to Terms & Conditions.
Flexible pricing for Texas businesses of any size
ReceptionHQ offers both per-call and per-minute pricing, so you only pay for what you need. Plans start from $25/month – a fraction of the cost of in-house reception.
Whether you’re a solo operator or managing a team, there’s a plan to suit your Texas business’s call volume and budget.
Our per-call solutions
- One flat rate per call
- Best for simple messages & inquiries
MessageExpress
Call answering and message taking for one individual or team.
from $25* per month
- US-based receptionists
- No lock-in contract
- Personalized greeting
- Instant email or SMS messages
- One person or team listed as message recipient
- Collect name, number and reason for call (if provided)
- Online client portal access
- 24/7 service upgrade option
- Toll-free number upgrade option
ReceptionistPlus
Messages, support and call transfers for multiple staff or departments.
from $35* per month
All MessageExpress features- US-based receptionists
- No lock-in contract
- Instant email or SMS messages
- Mobile app & portal
- 24/7 service upgrade option
- Toll-free number upgrade option
- Fully customized greeting
- Warm call transfers
- Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
- Collect 5 pieces of info
- Advise business hours/location
- Fully customized greeting
- Warm call transfers
- Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
- Collect 5 pieces of info
- Advise business hours/location
* Plus relevant sales tax. Refer to Terms & Conditions.
Our per-minute solutions
- No minute rounding
- Perfect for complex calls
MyAssistant
Tailored scripting and virtual assistance for unlimited staff or departments.
from $49* per month
All ReceptionistPlus features- US-based receptionists
- No lock-in contract
- Instant email or SMS messages
- Mobile app & portal
- 24/7 service upgrade option
- Toll-free number upgrade option
- Fully customized greeting
- Warm call transfers
- Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
- Advise business hours/location
- Unlimited info collected
- Custom scripting or FAQs
- Quote fees & take payments
- Outbound calling
MyDiary
Appointment booking and diary management using your preferred software.
from $49* per month
All MyAssistant features- US-based receptionists
- No lock-in contract
- Instant email or SMS messages
- Mobile app & portal
- 24/7 service upgrade option
- Toll-free number upgrade option
- Fully customized greeting
- Warm call transfers
- Multiple staff or departments listed as message or transfer contacts
- Advise business hours/location
- Collect 11 pieces of info
- Custom scripting or FAQs
- CRM input or online forms
- Quote fees & take payments
- Outbound calling
- Appointment scheduling
- Calendar management
* Plus relevant sales tax. Refer to Terms & Conditions.
Need help choosing a solution? We’re here to assist!
If you have any questions about the inclusions of our different services, or you’re not sure which would be best for your business, speak to one of our team today.
Need help choosing a solution? We’re here to assist!
If you have any questions about the inclusions of our different services, or you’re not sure which would be best for your business, speak to one of our team today.
Help for all kinds of Texas businesses
Support for all kinds of Texas businesses
From Houston’s energy companies to Austin’s tech startups, Texas businesses across sectors trust ReceptionHQ to answer their calls. Whether you’re running a healthcare practice in San Antonio, managing a real estate portfolio in Dallas, or operating a logistics firm near Fort Worth, we ensure professional call handling that fits your industry.
Texas answering service FAQs
7-day free trial
Put ReceptionHQ’s live call answering service to the test and connect with more customers
Stay in control of your reception
Real-time control of your virtual receptionist solution
Every free trial includes full access to our customer portal
Every live answering service – and free trial – includes full access to our customer portal
Access Anywhere
Manage your communications wherever work happens. The portal works seamlessly on your desktop, laptop or mobile so you stay connected in the office or on the move.
- Desktop & mobile compatible
- Accessible from multiple devices
- Multi user access
- Real-time updates
No extra setup or learning curve required.
Hear how we sound
First impressions that count
Listen to Julie
Sample ReceptionistPlus call – the service you’ll experience in your 7-day free trial
Texas answering service add-ons
Phone numbers
Set up toll-free or local numbers (incl. 713, 214, 512, 210 or 817 area codes).
Custom-built IVR
Have calls handled differently based on which menu option the caller selects.
Voicemail-to-email
Don’t need live answering 24/7? Have after-hours voicemail sent to your inbox.
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Want to try our live call answering services for free?
Put our virtual receptionist solution to the test! No credit card required. We’re ready to answer your Texas business’s phone free for 7 days.
Want to try our live call answering services for free?
Put our virtual receptionist solution to the test! No credit card required. We’re ready to answer your Texas business’s phone free for 7 days.
What does the free trial include?
The trial is based on our ReceptionistPlus service, with our team of virtual receptionists able to take messages and transfer calls based on your availability settings.



