A process server in Gladewater, Texas first confirms which county the address belongs to, because this city of 6,144 sits mostly in Gregg County and partly in Upshur County. After that, the job is routine: citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, delivered with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier, followed by an emailed, signed Rule 107 Return of Service. Gladewater has its own police department, and the Gregg County seat of Longview is about 12.5 miles away.
Gladewater Prices: Flat Tiers for Every Process Server Job
Here is the whole menu. At $69; Standard Service reaches an attempt within 5 business days. At $119; Rush Service reaches one within 48 hours. At $169; 24-Hour Service reaches one within 24 hours. The pricing page holds the same list, and the order form is where you place a job.
Gregg and Upshur counties each have a sheriff and constables, and each commissioners court sets its own fee schedule under Local Government Code 118.131, so the county of the address matters. A private server is a separate road.
Who May Serve Papers in Gladewater: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas keeps the roster narrow. Rule 103 lets officers serve, lets an adult of 18 or older serve under a written court order, and lets servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission serve. It keeps parties, and anyone with a stake in the result, off the roster. The certification guide explains how certification works.
Where Gladewater Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
For a Gregg County matter, the courthouse is at 101 East Methvin Street, Longview, TX 75601, about 12.5 miles from Gladewater. Part of the city lies in Upshur County, so the disputed address decides which county's court applies. Justice courts hear evictions and civil claims capped at $20,000. County courts overlap from $200 to $20,000; and statutory county courts can hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. A short call to the justice court clerk will confirm the precinct. See the Gregg County hub.
Eviction Notices in Gladewater: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Anyone who wants a tenant out starts by putting a notice to vacate in writing. It has to give three days or more unless the lease says something different. Mail it, hand it to a tenant who is 16 or older, leave it inside the home, or email it if the tenant agreed to that on paper. Weekends and holidays are counted, but a due date landing on one moves to the next business day. After the notice runs out the landlord files a sworn petition with the justice court, and the citation is served by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Gladewater Defendants
District court receives divorce filings. A citation and petition are handed to the spouse, or mailed by certified mail with a return receipt requested. If the spouse is slippery, Rule 106(b) lets the filer swear to likely places and the failed tries and ask for email, a social media message or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide breaks down that motion. A company's registered agent can accept for it. The default wait is ten days after filing the return.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Gladewater
Gladewater Police Department is the local agency. Records may sit at Longview Regional Medical Center (2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605, about 12.7 miles), CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center (700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601, about 12.9 miles) or University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (11937 US Highway 271, Tyler, TX 75708, about 17.7 miles). The summoning side pays a witness $10 for each day and a records custodian $1; the subpoena guide explains.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Gladewater
Gladewater uses ZIP 75647, with White Oak, Big Sandy and Longview listed as neighbors.
Gladewater Process Server FAQ
Which county's rules apply for a Gladewater address?
Whichever county the disputed address lies in, so confirm with the court clerk first.
Can an employee of the company serve its papers?
Not if the employee has an interest in the outcome.
What is the shortest wait before default?
Ten days of proof on file, counted without the filing day or the judgment day.