Kilgore sits in Gregg County, partly in Rusk County, and the courthouse is in Longview about 9.9 miles away, so a process server in Kilgore, Texas works across a county seat that is not in town. With 13,375 residents on 18.6 square miles, Kilgore is spread out. Pick the pace for your citation, petition, subpoena or notice: an attempt inside 5 business days (Standard Service), inside 48 hours (Rush Service), or inside 24 hours (24-Hour Service). When the job is done, the signed Rule 107 Return of Service shows up in your email.
What a Process Server Costs in Kilgore: Three Flat Tiers
In Kilgore, Standard Service runs $69. Rush Service runs $119. 24-Hour Service runs $169. Nothing else is added, whichever county the case is in, and the same prices are on the pricing page and the order form. Gregg and Rusk county constables and sheriffs can serve as well, with fees fixed by each commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Kilgore: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas applies one service rule in every county, including Gregg and Rusk. Under Rule 103, the plaintiff and anyone else with a stake in the lawsuit cannot serve. Those who can: sheriffs and constables and other persons authorized by law; adults at least 18 whom a written court order names; and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. See the guide to certification.
Where Kilgore Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Longview is the Gregg County seat. The Gregg County Courthouse is at 101 East Methvin Street, Longview, TX 75601, about 9.9 miles from Kilgore in a straight line. An address in the Rusk County part of Kilgore would go to Rusk County courts instead. Small civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest), and evictions, are justice court cases, which leaves divorces for other courts. A county court overlaps from over $200 up to $20,000 and a civil case over $500 up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. Which precinct covers an address is something the justice court clerk can answer. See the Gregg County page.
Eviction Notices in Kilgore: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Kilgore rental dispute starts with the notice to vacate, not the courthouse. The notice must be in writing and must give at least three days, unless the lease or agreement says otherwise. Mail works. So does a conspicuous placement inside the premises, a hand-off to a tenant who is 16 or older, or electronic communication agreed in writing. Weekends and holidays are part of the count, and a deadline that falls on one is pushed to the next business day. The landlord's sworn petition then goes to the justice court. A hired process server can deliver the notice. The eviction citation, though, must be served by a sheriff or constable, and an alias citation is possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Kilgore Defendants
Texas wants a divorce citation delivered to the spouse in person or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. A hard-to-find spouse can be reached another way only if a judge approves it. That requires a Rule 106(b) motion, with a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. Orders have covered leaving papers with someone over 16 and sending them by email or social media. To reach a company, deliver to its registered agent, or to a corporate president or vice president, or ultimately to the Secretary of State. The court cannot grant a default until proof of service has been on file for ten days. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Kilgore
Kilgore Police Department covers the city. The nearest hospital is CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center, 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601, about 10.4 miles away. Longview Regional Medical Center, 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605, is about 12.1 miles, and UT Health East Texas Henderson Hospital, 300 Wilson Street, Henderson, TX 75652, about 16.7 miles. The way to serve a subpoena is to hand the witness a copy, together with whatever fee the law requires. The witness fee is $10 for each day of attendance, due from whoever summons the witness, and a records custodian is owed $1. If a nonparty holds the documents, all parties get 10 days' notice. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Kilgore
Kilgore is covered by ZIP code 75662, and White Oak, Longview and Overton are its neighbors.
Kilgore Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. As a party you are shut out by Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Track every try, then ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order. The services page and FAQ have more.