Beauxart Gardens, Texas is an unincorporated Jefferson County community, and a process server there delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate to homes and businesses across the community. Delivery runs on three clocks: Standard Service with an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service with one within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service with one within 24 hours. After the papers change hands you receive a signed Return of Service by email. Beauxart Gardens is a Census-designated place, 1,064 residents at the 2020 Census, with no city government; the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement.
What a Process Server Costs in Beauxart Gardens: Three Flat Tiers
For Beauxart Gardens, Standard costs $69 while Rush costs $119 and 24-Hour costs $169 (see the pricing page). The one add-on is a $100 fee charged when the papers include a Texas state-court citation or summons. Start the job on the order form. Jefferson County constables and the sheriff charge their own fees, set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Beauxart Gardens: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas Rule 103 lets three groups serve: sheriffs and constables, adults authorized by law or written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, as the JBCC guide explains. Anyone with an interest in the lawsuit is barred.
Where Beauxart Gardens Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Jefferson County Courthouse, 1085 Pearl Street, Beaumont, TX 77701, about 9.0 miles from Beauxart Gardens, sits in the county seat. A Jefferson County justice court handles evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. Claims above $200 can also be filed in county court up to that ceiling, and a statutory county court can take civil cases over $500 up to $325,000. Divorces are district court cases. The disputed address decides the precinct; the justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Beauxart Gardens: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Landlords here owe tenants at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease sets another time. The notice can be handed to a tenant 16 or older, mailed, or left inside the unit where it will be seen. Once the sworn petition is on file, only the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office or a constable may serve the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Beauxart Gardens Defendants
Personal delivery and certified mail are the starting methods. If the respondent cannot be reached, the district court may sign a Rule 106(b) order, on a sworn motion describing each attempt, allowing papers to be left with someone over 16 or sent by email or social media. A corporation is served through its registered agent.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Beauxart Gardens
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640, is about 7.8 miles away; Baptist Beaumont Hospital, 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX 77701, about 9.1 miles; CHRISTUS Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth, 2830 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX 77702, about 10.4 miles. A witness is owed $10 per day of attendance, paid at service, and a records custodian $1. Deputy reports come from the sheriff's office.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Beauxart Gardens
Beauxart Gardens uses ZIP code 77705. Nederland, Port Arthur and Central Gardens are next door; see the Jefferson County page.
Beauxart Gardens Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or through the Secretary of State when the entity has no agent on file.
What if the person avoids service?
Keep notes on every attempt and ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After the return has been on file with the clerk for ten days.