Lexington, Texas, is a Lee County town of about 1,218 residents with its own police department, and a process server here delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard Service reaches for an attempt within 5 business days, while Rush Service reaches within 48 hours and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. Once the papers are served, you are emailed a signed Rule 107 Return of Service. The county courthouse sits in Giddings.
What a Process Server Costs in Lexington: Three Flat Tiers
Lexington senders weigh price against speed. The cheapest, Standard Service, is $69. In the middle, Rush Service is $119. The quickest, 24-Hour Service, is $169. You can compare them on the pricing page and book on the order form. Lee County's constables and sheriff are another route, with fees set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Lexington: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
The people allowed to serve under Rule 103 are a sheriff or constable, an adult 18 or older with written court authorization, and a certified process server. Whoever has a stake in the Lexington dispute is barred from serving, and that includes the person who filed it.
Where Lexington Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Lee County's courthouse is the Lee County Courthouse, 151 East Hempstead Street, Giddings, TX 78942, about 16.7 miles from Lexington. Justice court covers claims up to $20,000 and evictions. County court may hear claims above $200 up to $20,000. District court handles divorce. Because precinct boundaries follow the disputed address, the justice court clerk is the right contact.
Eviction Notices in Lexington: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Lexington landlord who wants possession gives written notice to vacate first, with a floor of three days unless the lease sets another period. Mail, delivery inside the unit in a conspicuous place, and hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older are the allowed methods, and a private server can do the hand delivery. A sheriff or constable serves the citation after the sworn petition is filed.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lexington Defendants
A defendant in Lexington is normally served in person, or through registered or certified mail with a return receipt. A judge may allow another method under Rule 106(b) after a sworn motion about earlier attempts. Companies are served through registered agents. Default has to wait until proof has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lexington
The subpoenaing party owes a witness $10 for each day of attendance and a records custodian $1. Burleson St Joseph Health Center, 1101 Woodson Drive, Caldwell, is about 19 miles away and is the only hospital in range. Lexington Police Department is the local agency.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Lexington
The town uses ZIP 78947, and Giddings, Rockdale and Thorndale lie around it.
Lexington Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a plaintiff or other interested person may not deliver the papers.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask the court for substituted service under Rule 106(b), backed by a sworn account of the tries.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not for a citation, unless a court order allows it.