La Grulla is a Starr County city of about 1,217 people, and a process server in La Grulla, Texas, handles citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate and offers Standard Service for an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service for one within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service for one within 24 hours. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service comes to your inbox after delivery. Rio Grande City is the county seat where La Grulla filings go.
What a Process Server Costs in La Grulla
For Standard Service you pay $69. For Rush Service you pay $119. For 24-Hour Service you pay $169. Those three figures, along with each timing, are on the pricing page, and the order form is next. Starr County constables and the sheriff charge fees that its commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in La Grulla: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 is clear about who may serve. A sheriff or constable may, so may an adult 18 or older named in a written court order, and so may a certified process server. Parties and interested persons may not, so a La Grulla plaintiff has to hand the papers to one of those people.
Where La Grulla Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Starr County Courthouse is at 401 North Britton Avenue, Rio Grande City, TX 78582, about 13.1 miles from La Grulla. Starr County justice court is the forum for civil claims up to $20,000 and evictions, and the county court shares claims above $200 up to that amount. Divorce petitions belong in district court. The justice court clerk can say which precinct applies to a given address.
Eviction Notices in La Grulla: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Eviction here begins with a written notice to vacate from the landlord. It must give at least three days unless the lease says differently, and it can be mailed, left inside the home in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant 16 or older. Private servers may deliver it by hand. The eviction citation that follows a sworn petition is for a sheriff or constable to serve.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for La Grulla Defendants
The standard methods are personal delivery and registered or certified mail with return receipt. A sworn motion under Rule 106(b) can win a court order for something else when those fail. Companies are served via registered agents. A default judgment waits ten days after proof of service is on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near La Grulla
Witnesses are paid $10 for each day of attendance by the party that subpoenas them, and custodians of records are paid $1. Starr County Memorial Hospital, 128 N FM Rd 3167, Rio Grande City, is about 15 miles away. Farther out, Mission Regional Medical Center at 900 South Bryan Road in Mission is about 21.4 miles from La Grulla.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around La Grulla
La Grulla's ZIP code is 78548, and nearby cities include Sullivan City, La Joya and Penitas.
La Grulla Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, the rule keeps interested persons from serving process.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
When ten days have passed with proof of service on file.
How is a company served?
Through the agent it keeps registered at its registered office.