A process server in Hondo, Texas, the Medina County seat of 8,289 people, can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Pick a tier and the attempt happens within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service comes to you by email. The courthouse is about 1.3 miles away, Medina Regional Hospital about 2.1 miles, and Castroville and Sabinal are listed as neighbors.
What a Process Server Costs in Hondo: Three Flat Tiers
The tiers appear on the pricing page; use the order form to book.
- Standard is $69 and the attempt lands within 5 business days.
- Rush is $119 and the attempt lands within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour is $169 and the attempt lands within 24 hours.
Medina County constables and the sheriff are another way to serve, with commissioners-court-set fees under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is a different option.
Who May Serve Papers in Hondo: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas Rule 103 permits officers such as sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older acting under a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party or an interested person cannot serve. The certification guide has more.
Where Hondo Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Hondo is the county seat. The Medina County Courthouse, 1100 16th Street, Hondo, TX 78861, is about 1.3 miles from the center. Justice court hears claims to $20,000 and evictions. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000 while statutory county courts hear $500 to $325,000. The precinct follows the address in dispute, so a call to the county's justice court clerk settles which one applies to a given property. See the Medina County hub.
Eviction Notices in Hondo: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
At least three days of written notice to vacate is the default, though a lease can set another period. Mailing, handing it to a tenant 16 or older, leaving it inside the unit, or emailing under a written agreement are valid delivery methods. Weekends and holidays count. A last day on one moves to the next business day. The justice court suit begins with a sworn petition, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Hondo Defendants
District court hears divorces. Serve the citation and petition by hand or certified mail with return receipt. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming locations and earlier tries can lead the judge to allow email, social media or a handoff to someone over 16. See the Rule 106(b) guide. Registered agents accept for companies. Default waits ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Hondo
Hondo Police Department is the local agency. Medina Regional Hospital (3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX 78861) is about 2.1 miles away. Witnesses are owed $10 a day and records custodians $1. The subpoena guide goes into more detail.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Hondo
Hondo uses ZIP 78861. Neighbors: Castroville and Sabinal.
Hondo Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Parties are barred under Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order, supported by a sworn statement of where the person might be found and what was tried.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not without a court order.