I don't text. But if a client wants to text me - that's fine. I can read their text and call them back.
I usually recommend emailing as the preferred method unless it's an emergency, then a phone call is fine.
I don't carry my phone on me - but it's in the truck and I check it throughout the day.
And I check and return emails whenever I get home.
I'm a landscaper - how important is it really that someone talk to me right away?
I'd rather talk when I'm not working.