Bullard is a town of 3,799 in Smith County, and a process server in Bullard, Texas works about 14.3 miles from the county courthouse in Tyler. Whether the paper is a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate, Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours) are the options, and the signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed when delivery is done.
What a Process Server Costs in Bullard: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service at $69 allows five business days before the attempt, which suits papers with no rush. Rush Service at $119 pulls that to within 48 hours. The 24-Hour Service at $169 is the fastest, with an attempt within 24 hours. See the pricing page or order now. Smith County constables and sheriff charge according to commissioners court rates (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Bullard: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas Rule 103 allows three routes: a sheriff or constable, an adult 18 or older named in a written court order, or a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A lawsuit's own parties are shut out, as is anyone else with a stake.
Where Bullard Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Tyler is the seat of Smith County, and the Smith County Courthouse, 100 North Broadway Avenue, is about 14.3 miles from Bullard. Civil claims up to $20,000 and evictions go to justice court. County courts overlap above $200. Statutory county courts reach $325,000. Divorces stay out of justice court. Precinct is determined by the address in dispute, and the county's justice court clerk can answer. See the Smith County hub.
Eviction Notices in Bullard: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord who plans to sue must first deliver written notice to vacate, giving at least three days unless the lease sets another period. A private server may hand it to a tenant 16 or older; mailing it or leaving it inside in a conspicuous place also meets the rule. Only a sheriff or constable may serve the eviction citation after filing.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Bullard Defendants
Start by trying to place the citation and petition in the defendant's hands, or by sending it return-receipt mail. If a defendant ducks service, ask for a Rule 106(b) order, backed by a sworn statement of where the person may be found and what was tried. Businesses get served at their registered agent. Courts hold a default for ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Bullard
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, 1814 Roseland Boulevard, Tyler, is about 12.9 miles away, as is UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital, 501 S Ragsdale, Jacksonville. UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital, 1000 South Beckham Ave, is about 13.5 miles. The Bullard Police Department is the town's own agency. Witnesses receive $10 per day at service, records custodians $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Bullard
Bullard's ZIP is 75757. Neighbors: Whitehouse, Troup and Tyler.
Bullard Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own divorce papers?
No.
How soon can a default be granted?
Ten days after proof of service has been filed, excluding the filing and judgment days.