Combine reaches into two counties, Kaufman and Dallas, and a process server in Combine, Texas serves a city of 2,240 on 7.3 square miles from about 12.1 miles out from the Kaufman County Courthouse. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served at Standard for $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush for $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour for $169 (within 24 hours), and a signed Return of Service under Rule 107 follows by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Combine: Three Flat Tiers
Prices do not change with the county. Standard Service at $69 gives an attempt within five business days. Rush Service at $119 compresses that to 48 hours. 24-Hour Service at $169 compresses it to a day. The pricing page shows all three and /order begins an order. For fees charged by public officers, ask the commissioners court of the county concerned (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Combine: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 gives the job to officers such as the sheriff and constables, to adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and to process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party to the suit, or anyone else interested in it, is left out.
Where Combine Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Kaufman County Courthouse stands at 100 West Mulberry Street in Kaufman, the county seat, roughly 12.1 miles from Combine. Part of Combine lies in Dallas County, so the right county and precinct depend on the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm both. Justice courts take evictions and civil claims up to $20,000; county courts can take claims above $200; statutory county courts reach $325,000. See the Kaufman County hub.
Eviction Notices in Combine: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before suing, a Combine landlord must give written notice to vacate of three days or more, unless the lease sets another period. The notice can be mailed, left in a conspicuous place inside the unit, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can deliver by hand. Once a case is filed, only a sheriff or constable may serve the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Combine Defendants
A divorce citation and petition ought to reach the defendant personally or by return-receipt mail. If a Combine defendant avoids both, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely locations and past attempts may persuade a judge to approve another method. Companies are served through registered agents. No default is possible until the return has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Combine
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster, 2600 West Pleasant Run Road, Lancaster, is about 13.6 miles from Combine. Dallas Regional Medical Center, 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, is about 13.9 miles, and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale, 231 South Collins Road, Sunnyvale, about 14.6 miles. The Combine Police Department covers the city. Witnesses are owed $10 per day when served, and custodians of records $1 each.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Combine
Combine is ZIP 75159. Seagoville, Crandall and Wilmer are neighbors.
Combine Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
Which county's court applies?
It depends on the address in dispute, and the clerk of the justice court can confirm which.