Hebbronville is the seat of Jim Hogg County, Texas, and a process server there can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate throughout ZIP code 78361. Choosing Standard Service sets the attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service sets it within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service sets it within 24 hours. You then receive the signed Return of Service by email. Though it hosts the county courthouse, Hebbronville is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place of 4,101 residents in 2020, with no city government.
What a Process Server Costs in Hebbronville: Three Flat Tiers
Hebbronville's Standard Service costs $69 and sends the attempt out within 5 business days. Rush Service costs $119 and sends it within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service costs $169 and sends it within 24 hours. Texas requires a sheriff, constable or certified process server to serve a state-court citation or summons (TRCP 103), so such papers add a $100 fee. See the pricing page, then use the order form. The Jim Hogg County commissioners court sets constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131; a private server is one alternative to them.
Who May Serve Papers in Hebbronville: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 opens citation service to the sheriff, the constables, adults authorized by law or court order, and people certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The Jim Hogg County Sheriff Department handles law enforcement for Hebbronville, and its deputies and the county constables are the only ones who may serve an eviction citation.
Where Hebbronville Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Jim Hogg County Courthouse, 102 East Tilley Street, Hebbronville, TX 78361, is about 1.3 miles away. Jim Hogg County justice courts hear civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions, but not divorce, slander or title to land. The address in dispute decides the precinct, which the Jim Hogg County justice court clerk can confirm.
Eviction Notices in Hebbronville: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Hebbronville landlords must give at least three days' written notice to vacate unless a written lease sets a different period. Delivery may be by mail, inside the premises in a conspicuous place, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically if agreed in writing. The eviction suit is a sworn petition in the justice court of the property's precinct, and the sheriff or a constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Hebbronville Defendants
Hebbronville divorce respondents are served in person or by registered or certified mail with return receipt. Substituted service needs a Rule 106(b) order backed by a sworn statement of tries. Proof must sit with the clerk ten days before a default judgment.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Hebbronville
No hospital lies within range of Hebbronville, so a medical records subpoena usually goes to the nearest hospital system where the patient was treated. That custodian is entitled to $1 for producing the records. A witness under subpoena is owed $10 for each day of attendance, paid when served.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Hebbronville
Hebbronville uses ZIP code 78361.
Hebbronville Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 does not allow a party to serve process.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent; failing that, through the Texas Secretary of State.