La Feria is a Cameron County city of 6,837, and the county seat of Brownsville is a hefty 26.7 miles away, which is why a process server in La Feria, Texas often works with papers headed for a distant courthouse. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate are all served, with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours by tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you. The city keeps its own police department.
La Feria Pricing: What a Process Server Costs, Flat and Fixed
- Pick the $69 Standard Service and expect the attempt within 5 business days.
- Pick the $119 Rush Service and expect the attempt within 48 hours.
- Pick the $169 24-Hour Service and expect the attempt within 24 hours.
Compare them on the pricing page and begin on the order form. The sheriff and constables of Cameron County also serve papers, and the commissioners court sets what they charge (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is another way.
Who May Serve Papers in La Feria: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 limits service to officers, to adults of 18 or older who have a written court order, and to servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties are shut out of the serving role, as is anyone else with a stake. The certification guide has the background.
Where La Feria Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Brownsville is the county seat. The Cameron County Courthouse sits at 974 East Harrison Street, Brownsville, TX 78520, about 26.7 miles from La Feria. 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. Which justice precinct applies depends on the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. The Cameron County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in La Feria: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord starts with a written notice to vacate. The minimum is three days unless the lease sets a different period. It may be mailed, handed to a tenant 16 or older, left inside the premises, or sent by email under a written agreement. Every calendar day counts, though a due date landing on a weekend or holiday waits until the next business day. After that, the landlord files a sworn petition in justice court and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for La Feria Defendants
Divorces go to district court. The citation and petition reach the defendant by hand or by certified mail with return receipt. If those routes fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely locations and earlier tries may let the judge approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. See the Rule 106(b) guide. Companies are reached through registered agents. The default clock is ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near La Feria
La Feria Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Knapp Medical Center (1401 East Eight Street, Weslaco, TX 78596, about 9.5 miles), Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC (2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550, about 9.6 miles) and Harlingen Medical Center (5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550, about 12.0 miles). The side calling a witness pays $10 per day, and the side demanding records pays a custodian $1. Read how that works in the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around La Feria
Letters to La Feria carry 78559, and the towns nearby in the data are Mercedes, Palm Valley and Primera.
La Feria Process Server FAQ
Can a family member serve my papers?
Only if the family member has no stake in the case and meets Rule 103, which means a written court order or a JBCC certification.
What do I do about a defendant I cannot find?
Ask for substituted service under Rule 106(b), with a sworn list of the places and the efforts.
Why does default wait?
Rule 107(h) holds it back until proof of service has been on file ten days.