Huntington, a city of about 2,020 people in Angelina County, Texas, is close enough to Lufkin that a process server in Huntington, TX works against a short distance to the courthouse. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service is emailed after the papers are delivered.
What a Process Server Costs in Huntington: Three Flat Tiers
For an attempt within 5 business days, Standard Service costs $69. Rush Service costs $119 and aims for an attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service costs $169 and aims for an attempt within 24 hours. The pricing page lists them, and you can begin at the order form. A constable or sheriff charges the fee the county commissioners court has set under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Huntington: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, a sheriff, constable or other officer may serve, as may an adult with a written court order or a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and other interested people are not allowed to.
Where Huntington Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Angelina County Courthouse, 215 East Lufkin Avenue in Lufkin, is about 9.8 miles from Huntington in a straight line. Justice court covers civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest and evictions. County court shares claims from $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court hears civil cases over $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can tell you which precinct goes with an address. The Angelina County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Huntington: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A written notice to vacate of at least three days is a landlord's first step unless a lease sets another time. It may be mailed, left inside the premises in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant of 16 or older, and a private server may do the hand delivery. Once a suit is filed only a sheriff or constable serves the citation, and an alias can be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Huntington Defendants
Texas expects a citation to be delivered in person or mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. When a defendant stays out of reach, Rule 106(b) lets the court approve other service after a sworn statement of the earlier attempts. Registered agents accept papers for businesses. A default judgment may follow only after ten days of proof on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Huntington
The Huntington Police Department is local. Three hospitals are in Lufkin and Nacogdoches: CHI St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin, 1201 West Frank Street, about 10.5 miles away; Woodland Heights Medical Center, 505 South John Redditt Drive, about 15.3 miles; and Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, 1204 Mound St, about 23.4 miles. A witness is owed $10 per day and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Huntington
Huntington uses ZIP code 75949. Lufkin, Hudson and Diboll are neighboring cities.
Huntington Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because someone with a stake in the case may not serve it.
What if the person avoids service?
A court can approve another method under Rule 106(b) if you file a sworn motion about the attempts.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order that says so.