Short answer
Generally no, unless you co-signed or are otherwise liable. Debts are usually paid from the deceased person's estate. Collectors can contact the estate's representative but can't make you pay from your own money.
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Sources
- Tex. Fam. Code § 3.201 (spousal liability)
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692–1692p (Cornell LII)
Updated November 2026. General information about Texas law, not legal advice for your case. Laws and court rules change; we review these answers regularly.