Freeport, a Brazoria County city on 15.4 square miles with 10,695 residents, is about 16.2 miles from the courthouse in Angleton, and a process server in Freeport, Texas travels that stretch for you. What gets delivered might be a citation, a petition, a subpoena or a notice. Pick Standard Service for an attempt inside 5 business days, Rush Service for 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service for 24 hours. The signed Rule 107 Return of Service is then emailed to you, ready to file.
What a Process Server Costs in Freeport: Three Flat Tiers
Freeport customers see three numbers. Standard Service is $69 and it is the most economical. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169 the quickest. Both the pricing page and the order form list these and nothing else. Brazoria County's constables and sheriff may serve as well, though their fees come from the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is another path.
Who May Serve Papers in Freeport: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas draws a firm line around service. On the inside: sheriffs, constables and others authorized by law, adults 18 or older whom a written court order names, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. On the outside: every party, and everyone else who gains or loses when the case ends. That is Rule 103, and Freeport has no local exception. The certification guide explains the certificate.
Where Freeport Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Angleton is the Brazoria County seat, and the Brazoria County Courthouse is at 111 East Locust Street, Angleton, TX 77515, about 16.2 miles from Freeport in a straight line. Justice court is where civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions are filed, though a divorce is not. A county court may also hear claims from over $200 up to $20,000 and civil cases from over $500 up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. The precinct for a Freeport address is a question for the justice court clerk. See the Brazoria County page.
Eviction Notices in Freeport: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Think of a Freeport eviction as a short procedure with a required first step. The first step is the landlord's written notice to vacate, giving three days at the least, or the longer or shorter period a lease or agreement sets. Delivery may be by mail, by a conspicuous placement inside the premises, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically if agreed in writing. Weekends and holidays count among the days, and a deadline that lands on one moves to the next business day. Then comes the sworn petition in justice court. A private process server may carry the notice. The eviction citation is served by a sheriff or constable only, and an alias citation is available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Freeport Defendants
Getting divorce papers to a Freeport spouse means delivering the citation and petition in person or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. When a spouse cannot be located, the plaintiff asks the judge for another method under Rule 106(b), providing a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier efforts. Orders may cover leaving papers with a person over 16, or using email or social media. Businesses answer at a registered agent, a president or vice president of a corporation, or the Secretary of State. A default must wait ten days after proof of service is filed. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Freeport
Freeport Police Department takes local reports. CHI St Luke's Health Brazosport, 100 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566, is about 8.2 miles away, and Sweeny Community Hospital, 305 North Mckinney, Sweeny, TX 77480, about 21.5 miles. A subpoena is handed to the witness with any fee the law demands. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance by the party who summons, and a records custodian is owed $1. If the documents belong to a nonparty, give all parties 10 days' notice. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Freeport
Freeport has ZIP code 77541. Lake Jackson, Oyster Creek and Clute are its neighbors.
Freeport Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party is barred by Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Write down each try and ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order. The services page and the FAQ offer related answers.