La Paloma is a Cameron County, Texas, community where a process server can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate in ZIP code 78586. Standard Service sets the attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service brings that down to 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service to 24 hours. Proof arrives as an emailed, signed Return of Service. La Paloma is unincorporated, a Census-designated place of 3,218 people in 2020, and has no city government.
What a Process Server Costs in La Paloma: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service is $69 with an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service is $119 for an attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $169 when it must be within 24 hours. A state-court citation or summons in Texas comes with a $100 fee on top under TRCP 103. The pricing page and the order form cover the rest. Cameron County constables and the sheriff charge their own county fees (Local Government Code 118.131), and a private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in La Paloma: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A sheriff, constable, adult authorized by law or court order, or someone certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve a La Paloma citation (Rule 103). No one who is a party may. The Cameron County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency for La Paloma; its deputies and Cameron County constables alone serve eviction citations.
Where La Paloma Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
La Paloma filings travel about 14.1 miles to Brownsville, the county seat, where the Cameron County Courthouse stands at 974 East Harrison Street, Brownsville, TX 78520. A Cameron County justice court hears claims up to $20,000 and evictions. Ask the Cameron County justice court clerk to confirm the precinct for the La Paloma address in dispute.
Eviction Notices in La Paloma: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A La Paloma landlord gives at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease sets another period, by mail, by leaving it in a conspicuous place inside, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically if agreed in writing. The sworn petition is then filed in justice court for the property's precinct, and the citation goes to a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for La Paloma Defendants
La Paloma respondents are served in person or by registered or certified mail. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can allow substituted service. A La Paloma default needs proof on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near La Paloma
VHS Harlingen Hospital Company LLC, 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550, is about 8.5 miles away. Valley Regional Medical Center, 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526, is about 10.0 miles, and Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville, 1040 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520, about 12.9 miles. Custodians receive $1 for records under subpoena; witnesses, $10 a day.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around La Paloma
La Paloma's ZIP code is 78586. San Benito, Palmer and Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz are its listed neighbors.
La Paloma Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 does not let parties serve.
What if the person avoids service?
Seek a Rule 106(b) order with a sworn record of tries.
How is a company served?
A La Paloma company is served on its registered agent.