What is Texas Family Fitness
A gym membership built around recurring billing
Texas Family Fitness is a US gym chain focused on low-cost memberships, group classes, cardio equipment, strength machines, and add-on wellness perks. The company operates physical gym locations in Texas, and the cancellation rules are tied to a gym membership agreement rather than an app-based subscription.
For readers in the Philippines, here is the key point: this is not a digital service with a simple cancel button inside an app. The membership auto-renews unless you cancel with the required notice, and the published cancellation page and terms point to offline-style processes such as visiting a gym or sending written notice "30 days prior to your next billing date" (texasfamilyfitness.com).
What members actually pay for
The paid value depends on the plan. The entry Club plan includes free weights, strength machines, cardio equipment, and locker rooms. Fit adds unlimited group fitness and cycle classes. Elite adds hydromassage, red light therapy, VIP guest privileges, and IGNITE group training (texasfamilyfitness.com).
There is also a 2-day free trial for first-time visitors, after which standard membership rates apply if you sign up. Published pricing also mentions an annual maintenance fee of $55.00 (₱3,108)* plus tax due 35 days after enrollment, which catches some users off guard because it is separate from monthly dues (texasfamilyfitness.com).
What changes if you are in the Philippines
If you signed up while in Texas or while dealing with a Texas-based membership, you still have to follow Texas Family Fitness's own cancellation channels. There is no verified Philippine-local billing page, no verified GCash or Maya subscription flow, and no verified local peso-only checkout published in the provided sources.
That matters because many Philippine users get frustrated when a company expects in-person cancellation or mailed notice from abroad. The truth is, Texas Family Fitness's process is more complicated than it should be for overseas members, especially when support hours are only Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST, and there is no live chat (texasfamilyfitness.com).
Checks to do before you send any cancellation request
Many members get annoyed because they think they canceled in time, then another charge still hits their card. To reduce that risk, find your next billing date before doing anything else. Texas Family Fitness says your cancellation notice must be received at least 30 days before the next billing date to avoid another charge (texasfamilyfitness.com).
Take screenshots of your current plan, your latest payment, and any page that shows your membership status. Save a copy of your contract if you still have it. Also note whether you are on Club at $9.99 (₱564)*, Fit at $21.99 (₱1,242)*, or Elite at $29.99 (₱1,694)*, because support may ask you to confirm your membership details.
Using the official cancellation page and the in-person route
The official help page is Texas Family Fitness cancellation page. Based on the verified data, the actual cancellation methods are still manual: in person at your local gym or by written notice through certified mail. There is no verified self-service web path like Account > Membership > Cancel.
If you can reach a club physically, go to your local Texas Family Fitness location and ask for the cancellation form. Fill it out completely, ask the staff member to confirm the effective date, and request a dated copy or photo of the signed form. The practical target is simple: submit it at least 30 days before your next billing date so the next renewal does not go through (texasfamilyfitness.com).
Heads up: several complaints mention ongoing charges after cancellation attempts. Because of that, do not leave the desk without proof. A photo of the form, a staff name, the time of submission, and a screenshot of any follow-up email can make a huge difference if you need to dispute a charge later.
Phone, email, and mailed notice
Support can be contacted by phone at (214) 383-2300 and by email at [email protected] during Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST. These channels are useful for confirming your billing date, asking what information to include, and following up after you submit a cancellation, but the verified policy does not say phone or email alone replaces the formal cancellation methods.
If you cannot appear in person, you can send a written cancellation notice by certified mail to the cancellation address. A digital registered-mail service such as Postclic can also help if you want timestamped proof of sending, receipt, and tracking without relying only on a paper receipt. The important part is that the notice must be received at least 30 days before your next billing date (texasfamilyfitness.com).
Use a short, clear letter with your full name, membership number if available, home address, phone number, email address, gym location, and a direct sentence stating that you want to cancel your membership. Ask for written confirmation by email. Then keep the mailing receipt and delivery proof.
Known friction points and how to avoid them
Reports describe a pattern that makes cancellation harder than it needs to be: in-person requirements, certified mail, delayed responses, and continued billing after requests. This does not mean every cancellation fails, but it does mean you should approach the process like you are building an evidence file from day one.
- Send your request more than 30 days before billing, not exactly 30 days.
- Write down the date and time of every call to (214) 383-2300.
- Email the same day you submit the form or letter so there is a second timestamp.
- Check your bank or card statement for at least 2 billing cycles after the request.
What changes after your cancellation request is accepted
Your gym access and billing timeline
Texas Family Fitness states that cancellation requires 30 days' notice before the next billing date. In practice, that means access usually continues until the end of the paid period already covered, and a late request can still lead to one more charge if the notice window was missed.
Example: if your billing date is the 20th and your notice is received on the 25th of the previous month, you are outside the 30-day window. That can result in another monthly charge, even if you already told them you want out. This is one of the main reasons users feel the process is unfair.
What happens if you do nothing
The terms say memberships auto-renew unless canceled according to the policy (texasfamilyfitness.com). So if you stop going to the gym but never submit a proper cancellation, billing can continue. Non-use is not the same as cancellation.
This is where many people get caught. A verbal conversation with front desk staff, a missed email, or an unanswered call is not enough protection if your bank statement still shows active recurring charges the following month.
Your data after membership ends
The terms say member data may be retained after cancellation for legal or administrative purposes, with more detail in the privacy policy (texasfamilyfitness.com). The company does not provide a simple verified timeline in the supplied sources for when all records are deleted.
Before canceling, save any documents you may need later, including receipts, membership agreement copies, and screenshots of account status. If there is ever a billing dispute, those records are often more useful than trying to reconstruct the timeline months later.
Refund rules and charge disputes when billing goes wrong
The actual refund policy
Texas Family Fitness allows refunds only within the first 3 business days of initial signup, in line with the Texas Health Spa Act, according to its terms and conditions (texasfamilyfitness.com). After that period, payments are generally non-refundable once processed.
There is also no refund for unused time after cancellation. So if you cancel halfway through a billing cycle, the policy does not promise a prorated refund for the remaining days. This is the point many members miss when they assume canceling stops charges and also returns part of the month.
How Philippine consumer rights fit into this
In the Philippines, consumer complaints for subscriptions are generally handled under the Consumer Act of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 7394. For direct sales, consumers may have a 7 working day cooling-off period in certain situations. For online transactions, there is no single universal statutory cooling-off rule for every subscription, so the company policy and payment evidence become very important.
That means a Philippine user dealing with Texas Family Fitness usually has two separate questions. The company may rely on its 3 business day signup refund rule under Texas law, while your complaint in the Philippines can still focus on unfair continued billing, misleading sales talk, or poor cancellation handling under RA 7394 if charges continue after a valid cancellation attempt.
How to ask for a refund or billing correction
If the problem is a billing error, contact Texas Family Fitness immediately by phone at (214) 383-2300 and by email at [email protected]. Include your full name, charge date, amount, last 4 digits of the payment card, and the exact date you canceled or tried to cancel.
Ask for two things in the same message: confirmation that the membership is canceled and reversal of the disputed charge. Attach screenshots of the cancellation form, your certified-mail receipt, or your email trail. Most users should expect a case-by-case review rather than an automatic refund because the terms say processed payments are generally non-refundable (texasfamilyfitness.com).
When to use a chargeback in the Philippines
If a charge appears after a properly documented cancellation and the company does not resolve it, you can request a chargeback through your bank, credit card issuer, GCash, or Maya. Under BSP-related card dispute practice, cardholders often have up to 60 days from the statement date to dispute a transaction, so do not wait too long.
For a Philippine complaint trail, keep screenshots of your cancellation proof and bank statement, then raise the case with your payment provider. If the issue looks like an unfair consumer practice, you can also file a complaint with DTI under RA 7394. Chargeback is a last resort, but it is often the only practical step when recurring charges continue.
Texas Family Fitness terms that matter before you cancel
Auto-renewal, commitment, and trial terms
The terms say memberships auto-renew unless canceled under the cancellation policy, and a 30-day written notice is required to prevent auto-renewal charges (texasfamilyfitness.com). That single clause explains why timing matters more than intention. Wanting to cancel is not enough if your notice arrives too late.
The same terms say memberships are typically month-to-month with no long-term commitment required, although specific terms may vary by membership agreement. There is also a 2-day free trial for first-time visitors. If that trial leads to a paid membership and you do not act within the early refund window, standard charges apply.
Applicable law and disputes
The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, and disputes are handled under Texas state law, according to the terms (texasfamilyfitness.com). For a user in the Philippines, this does not erase local complaint options, but it does explain why the company's own policy language is built around Texas rules such as the 3 business day refund period.
The terms also state that customer service should be contacted before legal action. In plain language, start with support, document every step, then escalate to your bank, e-wallet, DTI, or BSP-related dispute channels if charges continue.
Texas Family Fitness plans and pricing in Philippine peso
Current membership prices
Plan | Price (USD / PHP) | Period | Main features |
Club | $9.99 (₱564)* | Monthly | Weights, machines, cardio, locker rooms |
Fit | $21.99 (₱1,242)* | Monthly | Club features plus classes |
Elite | $29.99 (₱1,694)* | Monthly | Fit features plus premium perks |
Prices are approximate, converted from USD at the rate 1 USD ≈ 56.5 PHP, and you should check the official website for exact local prices.
Which plan costs the most and where extra fees appear
The least expensive published plan is Club at $9.99 (₱564)* per month, while Elite is the highest at $29.99 (₱1,694)* per month. The difference between Club and Elite is $20.00 (about ₱1,130)* each month, which adds up quickly if you are paying for perks you rarely use.
The extra fee to watch for is the annual maintenance fee of $55.00 (₱3,108)* plus tax due 35 days after enrollment (texasfamilyfitness.com). If you joined for a low monthly teaser price and forgot about this fee, your real first-year cost is higher than it appears at signup.
Value check before you decide to keep or cancel
If you only use basic gym equipment, Club is the cheapest way to stay in. If your main reason for joining was classes, Fit may make sense, but only if you attend often enough to justify an extra $12.00, or about ₱678*, over Club each month.
If you are comparing options after canceling, similar budget positioning exists in the wider gym market. Planet Fitness is published at about $10.00 to $25.00 per month, Gold's Gym at $30.00 to $60.00, and Anytime Fitness at $35.00 to $50.00. Those are not direct Philippine offers in the supplied data, but they help frame whether Texas Family Fitness still fits your budget.
Your rights in the Philippines if cancellation goes badly
Which local rules matter most
For Philippine readers, the main local law is the Consumer Act of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 7394. If Texas Family Fitness or its representatives made misleading promises about charges, cancellation, or refund handling, RA 7394 gives you a basis to complain to the Department of Trade and Industry.
There is also a 7 working day cooling-off period for certain door-to-door or direct sales situations in the Philippines. That is not the same as a universal rule for every online or foreign gym membership, so your evidence matters: sales messages, contract copy, receipts, and the exact date of signup all help show what kind of transaction took place.
How this compares with the company's own policy
Texas Family Fitness says refunds are available only within the first 3 business days of initial signup under Texas rules (texasfamilyfitness.com). A Philippine complaint does not automatically replace that policy, but it can challenge unfair billing conduct if you were charged after a proper cancellation attempt or if material terms were misrepresented.
That is the practical distinction: the company policy controls what it says it will refund, while Philippine consumer channels can still review deceptive or unfair behavior affecting you as a consumer in the Philippines.
How to file a complaint
Start by sending a written demand to Texas Family Fitness with your cancellation proof, charge dates, and the exact amount disputed. Give them a short deadline such as 5 business days to confirm cancellation and reverse the charge. This creates a clean timeline before you escalate.
After that, file a complaint with DTI and attach your evidence file. If the charge went through a card, GCash, or Maya, file a separate dispute with the payment provider within 60 days from the statement date when possible. If you need banking guidance, BSP complaint channels can also help route card-related issues.
Useful Philippine contacts
- Department of Trade and Industry - consumer complaints under RA 7394
- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas - payment and card dispute escalation
- Your issuing bank, GCash, or Maya - direct chargeback request
- Your card statement and cancellation proof - strongest supporting evidence
What customer reviews say about the cancellation experience
Overall verdict from the available reviews
Cancellation looks difficult, not smooth. The review sample provided here shows 0 positive and 3 negative reviews, so the trend is clearly poor. The recurring themes are unexpected charges after cancellation attempts, no response to calls or emails, and the need to use inconvenient cancellation methods.
To stay balanced, the product itself is a standard gym membership with low starting prices and a broad set of equipment and class options. The problem in the available feedback is not mainly the gym concept. It is the cancellation and billing experience around it.
Recurring themes table
Theme | Frequency | Typical example |
Unexpected charges | 2 reviews | Charged after downgrade or cancel |
No response | 2 reviews | Calls and emails ignored |
Hard cancellation | 1 review | Phone or email not accepted |
Sources summary table
Source | Rating | Main topic | Sentiment |
TrustPilot | 1/5 | Unexpected charges | Negative |
TrustPilot | 1/5 | Continued billing | Negative |
TrustPilot | 1/5 | Cancellation difficulty | Negative |
Individual user reports
- "Nothing but hustlers and liars! DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE IN DENTON!!!!!! Constantly trying to sell you something as soon as you walk in the door. Downgraded my membership and when I did, asked Jerry the manager if I would be charged for anything. Asked twice. Jerry the manager looked me right in the eye and said, 'You will not be charged now. The $27.05 [about ₱1,529] will be charged next month.' I had already paid full amount of dues. When I got home, I found a charge on my account for $27.05 [about ₱1,529]. When I called, Jerry told me he would not refund the charge and hung up on me." (TrustPilot)
- "Got scammed there wont stop taking money i called my bank and there said i got to talk to them but there dont reply there been taking it for months" (TrustPilot)
- "Joined 2 years back and took personal training for a month. At the time of personal training manager said there won't be any membership fee if I take personal training. I cancelled after a month and I still thought everything was clear but after a 2 years I got a voice mail that it will go to collection if I don't make payment. They can't cancel over the phone or email. I have made 100s of calls and emails but none of them got answered. I had to travel from Chicago to cancel membership and still membership is active. Really a multi level scam to cheat this way. Beware and make sure to cancel all membership." (TrustPilot)
The documents you should collect before and after cancellation
Before you cancel
Build a simple evidence folder before you act. Save a screenshot of your plan, your most recent charge, the official cancellation page, and any contract or welcome email you still have. Also write down your next billing date and gym location.
- Membership agreement or signup receipt
- Last bank or card statement with charge
- Screenshot of current plan and status
- Name of your home club
For refund or billing disputes
If a charge appears after cancellation, the strongest evidence is specific and dated. Gather the amount charged, the transaction date, the payment channel used, and proof that your cancellation was sent or handed over more than 30 days before billing.
- Certified-mail receipt or delivery proof
- Photo of signed cancellation form
- Email follow-up with timestamp
- Call log showing follow-up attempts
After cancellation
Do not stop after receiving a verbal "okay." Save the confirmation message, photograph any form, and set a calendar reminder for the next 2 billing dates. That is how you catch continued billing while the dispute window is still open.
Missing the 30-day notice window
This is the biggest mistake. If your notice reaches Texas Family Fitness less than 30 days before the next billing date, another charge can still happen. A member may think canceling on the 1st is enough, but if billing is on the 25th, the timing may already be too late.
Fix: send or submit the request at least 35 to 40 days early when possible. That buffer matters more than perfect wording.
Assuming phone or email alone is enough
Some users report many unanswered calls and emails, and the verified cancellation methods are in person or certified mail. If you only call or email and never complete one of the formal methods, you may end up with no strong proof.
Fix: use phone and email for support and follow-up, but pair them with an in-person form or written mailed notice.
Expecting a prorated refund after canceling
The terms say unused periods after cancellation are not eligible for a refund, and processed payments are generally non-refundable (texasfamilyfitness.com). If you cancel halfway through a month, the policy does not promise money back for the remaining days.
Fix: plan your cancellation around your billing date. If you are within the first 3 business days from initial signup, ask for the refund immediately because that is the main refund window stated in the terms.
Leaving without proof
One of the worst scenarios is submitting a form at the gym and walking away empty-handed. If billing continues, you have no clear evidence of the date, staff member, or document submitted.
Fix: get a copy, a photo, or a written acknowledgment. If staff refuse, email support the same day describing exactly what happened at the club.
Falling for delay tactics
Reports mention cancellation friction and continued billing. Sometimes the problem is not a direct refusal but delay: "come back later," "call this number," or "email customer service first." Every delay pushes you closer to the next billing date.
Fix: treat every day as important. If the gym cannot process the form immediately, send your written notice by certified mail the same day so the clock starts with evidence.
Cancellation methods compared side by side
Method comparison table
Method | Notice period | Fee | Difficulty |
In-person at gym | At least 30 days before billing | No fee found | Easy if nearby |
Certified mail | Send 5 to 10 business days early | No fee found | Higher, best proof |
Phone or email follow-up | Same day as request | No fee found | Medium, not standalone |
The practical takeaway
If you are near your home club, in-person cancellation is the most direct route because you can complete the form immediately. If you are in the Philippines or far from the gym, certified mail gives stronger proof than a call alone. Phone and email still matter, but mainly as backup and follow-up.
What to do after you cancel and how to verify you are really done
Immediate follow-up steps
Right after canceling, save every piece of proof in one folder and set reminders for the next 2 statement dates. If you canceled on March 5 and your billing date is March 25, monitor both the March and April statements because timing disputes often show up one cycle later.
Send a short follow-up email the same day with your name, club, and cancellation date, asking for written confirmation. This gives you a second timestamp independent of the paper form or mailed notice.
Bank statement checks and chargeback window
Watch for recurring charges that match your old monthly dues or the annual maintenance fee. If an unauthorized or continued charge appears, contact your bank, card issuer, GCash, or Maya immediately and ask about a chargeback. In the Philippines, card disputes are often raised within 60 days from the statement date, so speed matters.
If the company does not fix the issue, escalate the complaint through DTI under RA 7394 and keep your cancellation proof ready. BSP channels may also help for payment-related complaints, especially if the issue is an unauthorized recurring debit.
Gym alternatives after canceling
If you still want a gym membership, three known alternatives in the supplied data are Planet Fitness at about $10.00 to $25.00 monthly, Gold's Gym at about $30.00 to $60.00 monthly, and Anytime Fitness at about $35.00 to $50.00 monthly. For a Philippine option, you can also explore local fitness providers such as Befit.
The best replacement depends on what you actually use. If you care about 24/7 access, Anytime Fitness stands out. If your priority is a cheaper entry price, Planet Fitness is closer to the low-cost positioning.
Useful links
Cancellation address and mailing details
Postal address for written notice
If you cannot go to a Texas Family Fitness location in person, send your cancellation notice to this address:
- Texas Family Fitness, P.O. Box 3525, Coppell, TX 75019, United States
Make sure your letter includes your full name, membership details, gym location, contact information, and a direct cancellation request. Send it early enough to be received at least 30 days before your next billing date.
What to include in the letter
A simple letter works best. State that you want to cancel your Texas Family Fitness membership effective at the end of the applicable notice period, ask for written confirmation, and mention the date of your next billing if you know it. Add your signature and the date.
After mailing it, keep the receipt, delivery proof, and a copy of the exact letter you sent. If a dispute later reaches your bank or DTI, those documents usually matter more than a phone conversation.