Eagle Pass is the seat of Maverick County and the largest city in it, so a process server in Eagle Pass, Texas rarely has to leave town to reach the courthouse. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices can be delivered under three timelines. The slowest and cheapest tier, Standard Service, targets an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service targets 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service targets 24 hours. After delivery, a signed Texas Rule 107 Return of Service is sent by email. Eagle Pass covers just 9.4 square miles and holds 28,155 people, and Fort Duncan Medical Center is the hospital in range.
What a Process Server Costs in Eagle Pass: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. Nothing is added for the type of paper, and the pricing page carries the same numbers as the order form. Maverick County's constables and sheriff are separate options whose fees are set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is simply one more choice.
Who May Serve Papers in Eagle Pass: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits three kinds of server. First, sheriffs, constables and other officers the law authorizes. Second, any adult 18 or older whose name appears in a written court order. Third, process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party can't qualify under any of the three, nor can anyone else with an interest in the case. Our JBCC and Rule 103 guide explains how JBCC certification works.
Where Eagle Pass Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Maverick County Courthouse is at 500 Quarry Street, Eagle Pass, TX 78852, about 1.1 miles from Eagle Pass's center, and Eagle Pass is the county seat. In justice court you file civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and eviction suits, though not divorces. County courts take claims over $200 up to $20,000 too, and a statutory county court shares civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 with the district court. The justice court precinct is set by the address in dispute, so the justice court clerk is the person to confirm it. The Maverick County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Eagle Pass: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Anyone evicting a tenant in Eagle Pass starts with paper. The notice to vacate must give at least three days, unless the lease or other agreement says otherwise. Delivery can be by mail, by leaving it inside the premises in a conspicuous place, by giving it to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically if both sides agreed in writing. Every day counts, weekends and holidays included, but a last day on one carries to the next business day. Only after that period does the landlord file a sworn petition in justice court. A private server can deliver the notice. The eviction citation, though, is for a sheriff or constable alone, and an alias citation may be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Eagle Pass Defendants
A divorce citation is delivered in person or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Where that does not work, Rule 106(b) lets the plaintiff ask the court to approve something else, backed by a sworn statement describing likely locations and what was tried at each. If the judge agrees, the order might cover leaving papers with someone older than 16, or email or social media. Businesses are served through their registered agent, a president or vice president, or the Secretary of State. A default judgment cannot be entered until proof of service has been on file for ten days. The 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Eagle Pass
The only hospital in range is Fort Duncan Medical Center, 3333 N Foster Maldonado Blvd, Eagle Pass, TX 78852, about 1.9 miles away. Eagle Pass Police Department is the local agency. A subpoena is served by delivering a copy to the witness and tendering any fee the law requires: $10 for each day of attendance, from the party summoning the witness, and $1 for a records custodian. For a nonparty records subpoena, all parties get 10 days' notice before it is served. See the fee guide for more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass has a single ZIP code, 78852.
Eagle Pass Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because the rules treat a party as someone with a stake in the outcome, and Rule 103 keeps such people from serving.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not unless a judge has signed an order under Rule 106(b) allowing it. Our services and FAQ pages say more.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After ten days with proof of service on file, not counting the filing day or the day of judgment.