Levelland is the Hockley County seat, and a process server in Levelland, Texas can start about 0.8 miles from the courthouse, with a hospital only about 0.6 miles from the city's center. Levelland's 12,651 residents are spread over 10.2 square miles. Any citation, petition, subpoena or notice can be sent through the same process. Standard Service gives an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service gives one within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service gives one within 24 hours. The signed Texas Rule 107 Return of Service arrives by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Levelland: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service costs $69 and trades speed for price. Rush Service costs $119. 24-Hour Service costs $169 and is the fastest. Check the pricing page or place the order on the order form. Hockley County's constables and sheriff may serve too, and their fees are set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Levelland: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas lets only certain people serve a Levelland citation. Rule 103 names sheriffs and constables and other persons authorized by law. It names adults 18 or older when a written court order identifies them. It also names process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. And it bars every party and every other interested person. The certification guide has more.
Where Levelland Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Levelland hosts the Hockley County courts. The Hockley County Courthouse is at 802 Houston Street, Levelland, TX 79336, about 0.8 miles from the center of the city. Justice court takes civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions; divorces are not heard there. A county court takes claims from over $200 to $20,000 and a bigger civil case, from over $500 up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. A call to the justice court clerk will tell you the precinct for an address. The Hockley County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Levelland: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Levelland landlords begin an eviction with a written notice to vacate. A tenant is owed three days at the least, although a lease or agreement may say otherwise. The notice can be mailed, placed in a conspicuous spot inside the premises, handed to a tenant who is 16 or older, or sent electronically when the parties agreed in writing. Weekends and holidays are counted, though a last day on one carries over. A sworn petition is the landlord's next filing in justice court. A private process server can deliver the notice but not the eviction citation, which only a sheriff or constable may serve; an alias citation is available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Levelland Defendants
A divorce citation is delivered to the spouse in person, or sent by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If that does not work, Rule 106(b) lets the court approve another method on the plaintiff's motion, backed by a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. Leaving papers with someone over 16, or using email or social media, are possibilities. A business is reached at its registered agent, at a corporate president or vice president, or through the Secretary of State. Ten days of proof of service on file are needed before a default judgment. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Levelland
Levelland Police Department covers the city. Covenant Hospital Levelland, 1900 College Ave, Levelland, TX 79336, is about 0.6 miles away. Lamb Healthcare Center, 1500 S Sunset, Littlefield, TX 79339, is about 22.9 miles, and Cochran Memorial Hospital, 205 E Grant Street, Morton, TX 79346, about 24.6 miles. A subpoena is served by giving the witness a copy together with any fee the law requires. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, due from the summoning party, and a records custodian is owed $1. If the documents belong to a nonparty, every party gets 10 days' notice. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Levelland
Levelland has ZIP code 79336, and Sundown is the neighboring place listed.
Levelland Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party may not serve under Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Document every try and ask for a Rule 106(b) order. Look at the services page and the FAQ for related questions.