Although there is a mobile Gmail application available that allows most modern mobile phones to send and receive email messages, it is also possible to send email to a cell phone via your computer.

Use Pushbullet to Send a Text From a Computer Pushbullet's free version lets you send up to 100 texts from your computer; the Pro option allows unlimited texting.

Use a Software Solution Some messaging programs allow you to send text messages from your computer, either through your email account as as a stand-alone application.

My InsiderHow to send an email on Yahoo from your computer or mobile device using the free Yahoo Mail service ...