Texas banded geckos are small, terrestrial lizards, rarely exceeding 4 in (10 cm) in length.

They prefer semi-arid habitats, and are often found around rock piles or canyon crevices.

Primarily nocturnal and carnivorous, they will consume almost any kind of small arthropods.

They are capable of vocalizing, and sometimes emit squeaking noises, most often when harassed or handled.

Reproduction occurs in the late spring, and they lay one or two eggs, which are surprisingly large compared to the size of the gecko.