The DV process under FDCPA 809(b) does have any provision that compels the debt collector to validate the debt within any period of time. It compels the cessation of debt collection activities on their part, but does not compel validation. Texas has a state augmentation of the federal FDCPA that does compel response witin 30-days, but unless you are a resident of Texas, you have only the federal FDCPA to govern compliance with the DV process.
If they resume any debt collection activities prior to providing validation, then they would be in violation of FDCAP 809(b). Until such occurance, they can decide when or if to provide any validation in exchange for loss of their ability to actively continue their collection of the debt.
