When Recruiters Start Texting You:

Texting is now a common way to communicate and has become an essential part of life. More recruiters are now turning to text messaging as a means to engage with potential job candidates. Do not feel an obligation to text with a recruiter. If concerned, just explain you would prefer to be reached by email and provide your address. 

However, recruiters are there to help you find a job – this is a professional interaction. You should be thinking about texting with a recruiter as just a more efficient way of communicating. 

For further details see the article here.