I have a old gmail account and I can’t remember the password so I can get the codes to file is there a way to confirm by texting ???
Yes; you can change the preferred method for receiving your verification code. Please review this applicable thread for the steps.
To reset password in gmail -
Start gmail
enter your gmail address
there is a "forgot password" field; click on it
gmail will walk you thru the process of resetting your password; typically by sending a confirmation text message to your phone.