Mickey Rowley, the state's deputy tourism secretary, says he realizes that not everyone can come to Punxsutawney for Groundhog Day, so this is a good way to get the word out.
Those wanting Phil's prediction can text "Groundhog" to 247365 until Feb. 2. They can also give their e-mail to get other Pennsylvania tourism messages.
Each Feb. 2, thousands of people descend on Punxsutawney, a town of about 6,100 people about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, for Phil's prediction.
According to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, Phil has seen his shadow nearly 100 times since 1897.
