A process server in Briar, Texas delivers Wise County citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours by tier, and emails you a signed Return of Service after delivery. Briar is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place of 7,035 residents over 20.3 square miles, with no city government. It is listed under Wise County but also reaches into Tarrant County and Parker County, and the county where the address sits decides where a case is filed.
What a Process Server Costs in Briar: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service costs $69 for an attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service costs $119 for one within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service costs $169 for one within 24 hours. A Texas state-court citation or summons carries a $100 fee on top, as Texas allows only a sheriff, constable or certified process server to serve it. See the pricing page and order form.
Each county's commissioners court sets its own sheriff and constable fees every year (Local Government Code 118.131); a private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Briar: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
For the Wise County part of Briar, the Wise County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement, and its deputies and the Wise County constables can serve process; on the Tarrant or Parker side, that county's sheriff and constables do the same. Rule 103 also lets adults 18 or older authorized by law or written court order, and anyone certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, serve, but never a party or interested person. Read the certification guide.
Where Briar Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Decatur is the Wise County seat, and the Wise County Courthouse at 101 North Trinity Street, Decatur, TX 76234 is about 14.9 miles from Briar. Tarrant or Parker addresses go to those counties' courts instead. Justice courts take evictions and civil claims to $20,000 excluding interest, never divorce, slander, defamation, land title or suits on a lien on land. County courts overlap above $200 to $20,000. Statutory county courts share $500 to $325,000 civil cases with the district court, excluding interest, damages, penalties, fees and costs.
The justice precinct follows the address in dispute; the Wise County justice court clerk can confirm it for a Wise address. See the Wise County hub.
Eviction Notices in Briar: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
For eviction suits filed on or after January 1, 2026, the landlord first gives at least three days' written notice to vacate unless a written lease or agreement sets another period, or a notice to pay rent or vacate for nonpayment. Mail, a conspicuous spot inside, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, or agreed electronic delivery all work. A deadline ending on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day.
A private server can deliver the notice. The eviction citation must be served by the sheriff's office or a constable of the county where the property lies, such as the Wise County Sheriff's Office, and an alias citation is available after 5 business days without service.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Briar Defendants
Texas expects the citation and petition to reach the respondent in hand, or by registered or certified mail. Where that fails, a Rule 106(b) motion supported by a sworn or penalty-of-perjury statement of the respondent's probable location and the attempts can lead to an order allowing delivery to anyone over 16 there, or email or social media. Without the order, no citation may be left with a relative or on a door. See the Rule 106(b) guide.
A Briar company is served on its registered agent. A default judgment waits until the return has been on file ten days, excluding filing and judgment days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Briar
Nearest is Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle, 108 Denver Trail, Azle, TX 76020, roughly 9.8 miles off. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, 10864 Texas Health Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76244, is about 16.6 miles, and Medical City Alliance, 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177, about 17.4 miles. For a Wise County address, law enforcement records come from the Wise County Sheriff's Office.
A witness is paid $10 per attendance day at service of the subpoena; a records custodian, $1. The witness fee guide has details.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Briar
Briar's ZIP codes are 76020 and 76023; Reno, Azle, Pecan Acres and Pelican Bay surround it.
Briar Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party is not allowed to serve their own case.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or the Secretary of State when no agent can be found.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only when the court has signed a Rule 106(b) order permitting it.