Hearne is a Robertson County city of 4,537 on 4.1 square miles, and the county seat of Franklin is about 12.2 miles away, so a process server in Hearne, Texas often prepares papers for a courthouse in a neighboring town. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served, with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed back. Hearne has its own police department.
Hearne Costs: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
The pricing page shows the list, and an order starts at the order form. Robertson County's sheriff and constables bill on a commissioners court schedule (Local Government Code 118.131). Private service is a separate option.
Who May Serve Papers in Hearne: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets officers serve, lets adults of 18 or older serve under a written court order, and lets servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission serve. Parties and interested persons may not. See the Rule 103 guide.
Where Hearne Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Franklin is the seat of Robertson County, and the Robertson County Courthouse is at 102 East Decherd Street, Franklin, TX 77856, about 12.2 miles from Hearne. Justice court handles evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court takes civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The disputed address fixes the precinct, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Robertson County hub.
Eviction Notices in Hearne: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Hearne landlord's notice to vacate is written and gives three days or more unless the lease says otherwise. Delivery: mail, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, inside the premises, or email under written consent. Every calendar day counts, and a final day on a holiday carries to the next business day. Then a sworn petition in justice court, with a sheriff or constable delivering the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Hearne Defendants
District court hears divorces. A citation and petition go to the spouse in person, or by certified mail asking for a return receipt. If neither works, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing likely places and earlier tries can lead the judge to approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide explains. Companies are served via registered agents. Count ten days from the filed return before asking for default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Hearne
Hearne Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: CHI St Joseph Health Regional Hospital (2801 Franciscan Dr, Bryan, TX 77802, about 21.2 miles) and Physicians Centre,The (3131 University Drive East, Bryan, TX 77802, about 23.7 miles). Witnesses are compensated at $10 a day and record keepers at $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Hearne
Hearne's ZIP is 77859, and Franklin and Bryan are the neighbors named.
Hearne Process Server FAQ
Are parties excluded?
Yes.
Can papers be taped to the door?
Not without a court order.
When is default available?
Ten days after the return is filed.