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Texas · Checked October 2026

Herpes Dating in Texas

Whether you live in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas or anywhere else in Texas, you are far from alone. Nationally, about 1 in 8 people aged 14 to 49 have HSV-2 and nearly half have HSV-1, according to the CDC. Here is how HSV singles in Texas meet, where to get tested, and what Texas law says about telling a partner.

Where HSV singles in Texas meet

Herpes dating apps. On a herpes dating app such as Kind, everyone already shares the same starting point, so there is nothing to disclose. Kind is available across Texas: set your distance to see members near Houston or wherever you are. Kind is new, so the community near you may still be small, and it grows every week.

Mainstream apps. Tinder, Hinge and Bumble have the most people in Texas, and you choose when to tell a match. Our free disclosure message builder helps you find the words.

Support groups. Groups are not dating services, but they are a real way to meet people with HSV and build confidence. Our herpes support groups guide explains where to find them, online and in person.

Wherever you meet people, stay alert to scams: never send money to someone you have not met, and be careful if someone pushes to move the chat to WhatsApp or Telegram. Here are the red flags to watch for.

Getting tested and treated in Texas

The Texas Department of State Health Services lists testing sites by city and links to free at-home testing. Start with the state's own page: HIV and STD Testing in Texas (Texas DSHS).

Planned Parenthood health centers in Texas offer STI testing and treatment, and the CDC's GetTested tool finds free and low-cost testing by ZIP code.

Most people with herpes have no symptoms or only mild ones. If you want to know your status, ask for a type-specific blood test; our herpes testing guide explains the options. For managing outbreaks and lowering the risk to partners, see our guide to antivirals.

What Texas law says about STD disclosure

Texas has no criminal law aimed specifically at STD exposure, including herpes.

Texas has no criminal law aimed specifically at HIV or STD exposure; its HIV-specific law was repealed in 1994. People living with HIV have been prosecuted under general criminal laws such as aggravated assault.

Whatever the law says, CDC guidance is to tell partners before you start a sexual relationship. It is also the foundation of trust. Our herpes disclosure guide covers when and how.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change and courts interpret them; for your own situation, talk to a lawyer licensed in Texas. Checked October 2026.

Questions about herpes dating in Texas

Is there a herpes dating app in Texas?

Yes. Kind is a dating app for people with HSV-1 or HSV-2, available across Texas, including Houston, San Antonio and Dallas, on iPhone and Android. Every account passes photo verification, HSV details are encrypted, and it is free while it is new. The community is still growing, so set your distance filter wide at first.

Where can I get tested for herpes in Texas?

The Texas Department of State Health Services lists testing sites by city and links to free at-home testing. Planned Parenthood health centers in Texas also offer STI testing, and the CDC's GetTested tool finds free and low-cost testing near you. If you want to know your HSV status without symptoms, ask for a type-specific blood test.

Do I have to tell a partner I have herpes in Texas?

Texas has no criminal law aimed specifically at STD exposure, including herpes. Whatever the law says, CDC guidance is to tell partners before you start a sexual relationship. This is general information, not legal advice; for your own situation, talk to a lawyer licensed in Texas.

How common is herpes in Texas?

There are no reliable state-by-state figures for herpes. Nationally, CDC data show that about 1 in 8 people aged 14 to 49 have HSV-2 and nearly half have HSV-1, so many people in Texas live with it too.

Meet HSV singles in Texas

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Sources

  1. HIV and STD Testing in Texas (Texas DSHS) — Texas state health department
  2. Center for HIV Law and Policy, state sourcebook (January 2024) — Statute or legal sourcebook
  3. Planned Parenthood health centers in Texas — Planned Parenthood
  4. GetTested: find free, fast and confidential testing near you — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  5. Prevalence of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and Type 2 in Persons Aged 14-49: United States, 2015-2016 (NCHS Data Brief No. 304) — National Center for Health Statistics, CDC
  6. Genital Herpes: Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021 — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention