Unless it’s to tell the girl you are running a little late (and assuming you are unable to make a phone call), ok. Otherwise, NO NO NO. Texting is a mixed blessing. It has caused people to refrain from actual conversation with each other, as has emailing. the only positive aspect is that sometimes one does not have time or opportunity for a full converation, and the point can be made quickly in a text.
But I think texting is just awful for initial dating contact. A girl texted my son, who is B”H now happily married, to break up with him after 7 or 8 dates. That in my humble opinion, is disgraceful.