Crockett anchors Houston County, the Texas county of that name, and a process server in Crockett, Texas works in a city of 6,333 where the courthouse stands only 0.1 miles from the center. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate are all served, with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service arrives by email. The city has its own police department, and Crockett Medical Center is about 1.2 miles away.
Crockett Costs: Three Flat Process Server Prices
- The Standard tier is priced at $69 and aims its attempt inside 5 business days.
- The Rush tier is priced at $119 and aims its attempt inside 48 hours.
- The 24-Hour tier is priced at $169 and aims its attempt inside 24 hours.
The same prices appear on the pricing page, and the order form is the starting point. If you prefer public officers, the Houston County sheriff and constables bill according to a commissioners court schedule (Local Government Code 118.131). Private service stands as a different route.
Who May Serve Papers in Crockett: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas lets only some people carry a citation. Law enforcement officers are included. So are adults of 18 or older with written authority from the court, and so are servers whose certification comes from the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The plaintiff, the defendant and every other person with a stake in the case are excluded. Rule 103 spells this out, and the certification guide adds context.
Where Crockett Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Houston County Courthouse, at 401 East Houston Avenue, Crockett, TX 75835, is about 0.1 miles from the center, because Crockett is the county seat. A justice court is the forum for civil claims up to $20,000 and for evictions. The county court has overlapping authority for claims from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court can hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000 where one exists. The justice court clerk can say which precinct covers an address, since the address decides. The Houston County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Crockett: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Eviction in Crockett has a paper phase and a court phase. The paper phase is the written notice to vacate: three days at minimum, unless a lease sets a different span. It is delivered by mail, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, inside the home, or electronically if the tenant agreed in writing. The court phase begins once that time is up, with a sworn petition in justice court. Sheriffs and constables handle the citation. Throughout, weekends and holidays count, and a due date on one moves to the next business day.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Crockett Defendants
The district court hears divorce cases and issues the citation. Delivery to the spouse can be personal or by certified mail with a return receipt. When that does not work, Rule 106(b) lets the filer present a sworn list of likely places and the failed attempts, and the judge may approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide goes through the motion. Business defendants can be reached through registered agents. A default must wait until ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Crockett
Crockett Police Department is the local agency. For records, the one hospital in range is Crockett Medical Center (1100 E Loop 304, Crockett, TX 75835), about 1.2 miles away. Witnesses get $10 for each day they are required to attend, and a custodian who produces or certifies records gets $1. The subpoena guide explains how that is tendered.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Crockett
Crockett uses ZIP 75835, and Grapeland is the one neighbor in the data.
Crockett Process Server FAQ
Is a county officer an option in place of a private server?
Yes. Sheriffs and constables are named in Rule 103, and in an eviction only they may serve the citation.
Can my lawyer's paralegal serve?
Only if that person qualifies under Rule 103 and has no stake in the case.
Why do the courts require a ten-day wait?
Rule 107(h) wants proof of service on file for ten days before any default is entered.