Barrett is a Harris County, Texas, community where a process server delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate to addresses in ZIP code 77532. Standard Service sets an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service sets one within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service sets one within 24 hours. When the Barrett delivery is done, you get a signed Return of Service by email. Barrett is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place counted at 5,223 residents in 2020, with no city government, which leaves its courts and patrol to Harris County.
What a Process Server Costs in Barrett: Three Flat Tiers
| Tier | Cost | Attempt |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Service | $69 | 5 business days |
| Rush Service | $119 | 48 hours |
| 24-Hour Service | $169 | 24 hours |
Barrett subpoenas, notices and federal summonses are charged at those rates. A Texas state-court citation or summons includes an additional $100 fee, because TRCP 103 requires a sheriff, constable or certified process server to serve it. Compare the lines on the pricing page, then upload papers on the order form. Harris County constables and the sheriff serve process too, at fees the commissioners court adopts under Local Government Code 118.131, and a private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Barrett: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A Harris County citation may be served by a sheriff or constable, by an adult 18 or older authorized by law or written court order, or by a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, according to Rule 103. A party, or anyone with a stake in the result, may not serve it. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency covering Barrett, and its deputies and the Harris County constables are the only ones allowed to serve an eviction citation.
Where Barrett Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Barrett cases use Harris County courts, centered at the Harris County Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002, about 19.7 miles away in the county seat. Its justice courts hear civil disputes up to $20,000 (interest excluded) and evictions, but not divorce, defamation or title to land. The county court shares claims over $200 within that range, and a statutory county court has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in civil cases over $500 up to $325,000. The justice precinct that hears a Barrett matter depends on where the address in dispute lies; the Harris County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Barrett: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Barrett landlord needs to give written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease sets a longer or shorter period. Under the 2026 rules the notice may go by mail or delivery service, be left in a conspicuous place inside the premises, be handed to any tenant 16 or older, or be sent electronically by written agreement. A private server can deliver it by hand. The landlord then files a sworn petition in the justice court for the precinct where the property sits, and the citation is served only by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Barrett Defendants
A Barrett respondent is served by personal delivery of the citation and petition, or by registered or certified mail with return receipt. After failed tries, the court can authorize substituted service under Rule 106(b) on a sworn statement naming the likely locations and describing each try; it may allow leaving papers with a person over 16 there or sending them electronically. Default judgment waits until proof has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Barrett
Altus Houston Hospital, LP, 6011 W Sam Houston Pkwy South, Houston, TX 77072, is listed about 7.6 miles away. Baytown Medical Center LP, 1626 W Baker Road, Baytown, TX 77521, is about 7.9 miles off, and Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, 4401 Garth Road, Baytown, TX 77521, about 8.0 miles. A records custodian producing records under subpoena is owed $1. A testifying witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, paid by the party summoning them when the subpoena is served. Records on a Barrett law enforcement matter come from the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Barrett
Barrett is in ZIP code 77532, beside Crosby, Highlands and Sheldon.
Barrett Process Server FAQ
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only after a court signs a Rule 106(b) order permitting it.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or the Secretary of State if the agent cannot be found with reasonable diligence.