This frog inhabits pine forests and prairies. It is nocturnal and feeds on insects and invertebrates. Breeding takes place from February to June and may be repeated if conditions permit, once in early spring and again in early summer.
Males call from grass-bordered pools.
In North America and Texas, Bufo houstonensis is found only in a small area in Southeast Texas from Harris County to Bastrop County. This project funded by the University of Texas College of Natural Sciences and the Texas Memorial Museum . Comments welcome .