Hudson is an Angelina County city of 4,852 that sits 3.7 miles from the county seat of Lufkin, and a process server in Hudson, Texas can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate there. Choose an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed when the papers are delivered. No police department is listed for Hudson in the data, but two Lufkin hospitals are about 2.8 miles away.
Hudson Costs: What a Process Server Charges Per Tier
Three tiers, each with its own attempt.
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours. See the pricing page and use the order form to begin. Angelina County's sheriff and constables serve under fees set by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Hudson: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows peace officers, adults 18 or older with written court authority, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons may not serve. See the Rule 103 guide.
Where Hudson Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Lufkin is the county seat, and the Angelina County Courthouse is at 215 East Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, TX 75901, about 3.7 miles from Hudson. Justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court may hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The disputed address decides the justice precinct, so ask the justice court clerk. See the Angelina County hub.
Eviction Notices in Hudson: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Hudson landlord begins with a notice to vacate in writing. Three days is the least unless the lease sets another period. Delivery can be by mail, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, inside the premises, or by consented email. Weekends count too. A holiday deadline rolls ahead. The sworn petition is filed with the justice court next. A sheriff or constable handles its citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Hudson Defendants
Divorce is a district court case. The spouse is served with the citation and petition by hand or certified mail with return receipt. When that fails, the plaintiff can ask under Rule 106(b), swearing to likely places and earlier tries, for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide explains. Companies are served through registered agents. The earliest default date is ten days after filing the return.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Hudson
Hospitals listed for Hudson: CHI St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin (1201 West Frank Street, Lufkin, TX 75901, about 2.8 miles), Woodland Heights Medical Center (505 South John Redditt Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904, about 2.8 miles) and Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital (1204 Mound St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961, about 21.8 miles). The witness fee is $10 a day, the custodian fee $1. The subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Hudson
Hudson mail goes to 75904. The data names Lufkin, Diboll and Huntington as neighbors.
Hudson Process Server FAQ
Can a plaintiff serve?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
When is default possible?
Ten days after proof is filed.