Laguna Vista is a town of 3,524 in Cameron County, about 18.4 miles from the courthouse in Brownsville, and a process server in Laguna Vista, Texas covers that gap for citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours) are the tiers, and the signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in Laguna Vista: Three Flat Tiers
A flat $69 buys Standard Service and up to 5 business days. A flat $119 buys Rush Service and an attempt within 48 hours. A flat $169 buys 24-Hour Service and an attempt within 24 hours. The pricing page has the list; /order takes requests. Cameron County officers charge fees set by commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Laguna Vista: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons cannot serve.
Where Laguna Vista Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Cameron County Courthouse, 974 East Harrison Street, Brownsville, is about 18.4 miles from Laguna Vista, and Brownsville is the county seat. Justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. Above $200 a claim can also go to county court, and a statutory county court takes cases to $325,000. Precinct follows the address in dispute, so the county's justice court clerk can confirm. See the Cameron County hub.
Eviction Notices in Laguna Vista: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Written notice to vacate, at least three days unless the lease says otherwise, comes before any suit. It can be mailed, left inside in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do that. Only a sheriff or constable serves the eviction citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Laguna Vista Defendants
Personal delivery or return-receipt mail is the norm. If it fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming the places and attempts can persuade a judge to approve another method. Registered agents accept service for companies. A default waits until the return has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Laguna Vista
Valley Regional Medical Center, 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, is about 16.2 miles away. Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville, 1040 W Jefferson St, is about 18.7 miles, and Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC, 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, about 23.7 miles. The Laguna Vista Police Department serves the town. A witness is owed $10 per day; a custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Laguna Vista
Laguna Vista is ZIP 78578. Brownsville, Port Isabel and South Padre Island are neighbors.
Laguna Vista Process Server FAQ
Can I serve papers on my own case?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.