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Debt buyers and collection agencies

Is Portfolio Recovery Associates a real company?

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Yes. PRA is a major debt buyer that files many lawsuits in Texas. Like any plaintiff, it must prove ownership and the balance, and it must follow debt collection laws.

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Updated November 2026. General information about Texas law, not legal advice for your case. Laws and court rules change; we review these answers regularly.

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