Texas Rules of Civil Procedure — Service of Process
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure — Process Serving Requirements
Process serving in Texas is governed by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TRCP). Process Servers Texas operates in strict compliance with these statutes to ensure every serve is legally valid and defensible in court.
TRCP Rule 103 — Who May Serve Process: In Texas, process may be served by a sheriff or constable, or by any person authorized by written order of the court who is not less than 18 years of age and is not a party to the suit. Our servers hold JBCC certification as required under this rule.
TRCP Rule 106 — Method of Service: Unless the citation or order of the court otherwise directs, service shall be made by delivering a copy of the citation and of the petition to the defendant in person, or by leaving a copy of the citation and petition at the defendant's usual place of abode with some person of suitable age and discretion. Rule 106(b) authorizes substituted service by court order when personal service has been unsuccessfully attempted.
TRCP Rule 107 — Return of Service: The officer or authorized person who serves or attempts to serve a citation shall complete a return of service. Our servers provide a notarized, GPS-time-stamped Return of Service affidavit within 24 hours of each attempt. This affidavit details the date, time, location, and description of service — all required elements under Rule 107.
TRCP Rule 108 — Service on Nonresident: Where the defendant is a nonresident, our servers coordinate service through appropriate channels including Secretary of State substituted service and out-of-state serves under the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
For corporate entities, service may be made on the registered agent on file with the Texas Secretary of State under Business Organizations Code § 5.201. Process Servers Texas maintains a current database of all Texas registered agents for rapid corporate service.