Anahuac is the Chambers County seat, so a process server in Anahuac, TX works in the same city as the courthouse. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service is emailed after delivery. About 1,970 people live in this Texas city.
What a Process Server Costs in Anahuac: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service is $69 for an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service is $119 for an attempt within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service is $169 for an attempt within 24 hours. See the pricing page or the order form. Constable and sheriff fees are set by the Chambers County commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Anahuac: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows sheriffs, constables, court-authorized adults and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve. Interested parties may not.
Where Anahuac Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Chambers County Courthouse, 404 Washington Avenue in Anahuac, is about 0.5 miles away in a straight line. Justice court hears civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest plus evictions; county court shares $200 to $20,000; statutory county court takes cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct. The Chambers County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Anahuac: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord gives at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease says otherwise. Mail, a conspicuous place inside the premises, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older all work, and a private server can hand-deliver. Only a sheriff or constable serves the citation, with an alias possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Anahuac Defendants
Citations go out in person or by registered or certified mail. Substituted delivery under Rule 106(b) is possible only after the court grants a sworn motion. Registered agents accept for companies. Nobody can take a default judgment until proof of service has sat with the clerk ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Anahuac
Anahuac has no police department listed in the data. Bayside Community Hospital, 200 Hospital Drive in Anahuac, is about 1.0 miles away; Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, 4401 Garth Road in Baytown, about 17.9 miles; and Baytown Medical Center LP, 1626 W Baker Road in Baytown, about 18.1 miles. A witness is owed $10 per day and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Anahuac
Anahuac uses ZIP code 77514, and Beach City, Old River-Winfree and Mont Belvieu are nearby.
Anahuac Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party cannot.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.