Abram, Texas is a Hidalgo County community where a process server delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, starting within 5 business days on Standard Service. Rush Service makes the attempt within 48 hours and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. Proof arrives as a signed Return of Service, emailed to you once the Abram papers are in the recipient's hands. Abram is unincorporated, a Census-designated place counted at 1,108 people in 2020, with no city government; law enforcement comes from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
What a Process Server Costs in Abram: Three Flat Tiers
You pay one flat fee per tier. Standard is $69. Rush at $119 is the middle option, and 24-Hour costs $169. A Texas state-court citation or summons carries an added $100 fee. Review the pricing page and place the job through the order form. The sheriff and Hidalgo County constables charge their own fees, set yearly by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Abram: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Process may be served by a sheriff or constable, any person 18 or older authorized by law or written court order, or a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (Rule 103). Learn more in the JBCC guide. Anyone with a stake in the case is barred.
Where Abram Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Hidalgo County Courthouse, 100 North Closner Boulevard, Edinburg, TX 78539, stands in the county seat, roughly 16.6 miles from Abram. Hidalgo County justice court takes evictions and claims up to $20,000. Claims above $200 up to that cap may also go to county court, while statutory county courts can hear civil cases over $500 up to $325,000. Divorces belong in district court. The justice precinct hearing an Abram case is whichever one covers the address in dispute, which the Hidalgo County justice court clerk can confirm.
Eviction Notices in Abram: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
An Abram tenant is owed at least three days' written notice to vacate before any filing, unless the lease sets another period. The landlord may hand it to a tenant 16 or older, mail it, or leave it inside the dwelling in a conspicuous place. Only the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office or a constable may serve the eviction citation after the sworn petition is filed.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Abram Defendants
Serve the respondent personally or by certified mail first. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing the attempts may produce an order for leaving the papers with an adult or sending them electronically. A corporation is served through its registered agent, president or a vice president.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Abram
Mission Regional Medical Center, 900 South Bryan Road, Mission, TX 78572, is about 6.2 miles away; Rio Grande Regional Hospital, 101 E Ridge Rd, Mcallen, TX 78503, about 11.8 miles; Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, 5501 South Mccoll, Edinburg, TX 78539, about 13.2 miles. A $10 witness fee per day is paid at service, and a custodian is owed $1. Deputy reports come from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Abram
Abram uses ZIP code 78572. Penitas, Palmview and Mission are nearby; see the Hidalgo County hub.
Abram Process Server FAQ
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only under a Rule 106(b) order.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or the Secretary of State if that agent cannot be found.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after the return is filed, not counting the filing or judgment day.