In Agua Dulce, an El Paso County, Texas, community of about 7.8 square miles, a process server delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate in ZIP code 79928. On Standard Service the attempt happens within 5 business days. Rush Service gets it done within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service gets it done within 24 hours. Afterward the signed Return of Service is emailed. Agua Dulce is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place counted at 3,218 residents in 2020, and has no city government.
What a Process Server Costs in Agua Dulce: Three Flat Tiers
- Standard Service costs $69 and comes within 5 business days.
- Rush Service costs $119 and comes within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour Service costs $169 and comes within 24 hours.
For a Texas state-court citation or summons, a $100 fee is added, as TRCP 103 limits who may serve one. Agua Dulce jobs start on the order form; the pricing page has the terms. El Paso County constables and the sheriff charge fees the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131, and a private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Agua Dulce: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
An Agua Dulce citation may be served under Rule 103 by a sheriff or constable, an adult authorized by law or court order, or a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office polices the community; only its deputies and the county constables may serve an eviction citation.
Where Agua Dulce Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The El Paso County Courthouse, 500 East San Antonio Avenue, El Paso, TX 79901, is about 21.6 miles from Agua Dulce in El Paso, the county seat. There, justice courts take claims up to $20,000 and evictions. The precinct is decided by the address in dispute; the El Paso County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Agua Dulce: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Agua Dulce tenants are owed at least three days' written notice to vacate, unless the lease differs. Mail, a conspicuous place inside, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, or written-agreement electronic delivery are the options. A sworn petition then goes to the justice court; the sheriff or a constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Agua Dulce Defendants
Agua Dulce spouses are served in person or by registered or certified mail. When that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can lead to substituted service. An Agua Dulce default must wait until the return has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Agua Dulce
The Hospitals of Providence Horizon City Campus, 13600 Horizon Street, Suite 100, Horizon City, TX 79928, is about 4.6 miles away. The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus, 3280 Joe Battle Blvd, El Paso, TX 79938, is about 12.1 miles, and El Paso Children's Hospital, 4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX 79905, about 19.2 miles. Custodians get $1 for subpoenaed records; witnesses get $10 per day.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Agua Dulce
ZIP code 79928 covers Agua Dulce; Horizon City, Sparks and Socorro are close.
Agua Dulce Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No; Rule 103 does not allow it.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not unless the court signs a Rule 106(b) order.
How is a company served?
Via its registered agent at its registered office.