Lone Star is a Morris County city in Texas, home to about 1,400 people and a police department, and a process server in Lone Star, TX covers cases filed 6.7 miles away at the courthouse in Daingerfield. For any citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate the customer picks the pace of the attempt, within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and later receives a signed Return of Service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Lone Star: Three Flat Tiers
Lone Star's choices run from leisurely to urgent. Standard Service at $69 leaves up to 5 business days before the attempt. Rush Service at $119 cuts that to 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service at $169 cuts it to 24 hours. Open the pricing page to compare, or go straight to the order form. Morris County's constables and sheriff collect fees fixed by the commissioners court, per Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Lone Star: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Whoever sues in Lone Star cannot hand over the citation personally. Rule 103 reserves that job for sheriffs and constables, adults named in written court orders, and individuals certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.
Where Lone Star Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Morris County's courthouse is at 500 Broadnax Street in Daingerfield, roughly 6.7 miles from Lone Star in a straight line. The justice court is the forum for evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest, the county court overlaps for claims from $200 to $20,000 and civil cases above $500 up to $325,000 can reach a statutory county court. Which precinct holds a Lone Star address is a question for the justice court clerk. The Morris County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Lone Star: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas tells a Lone Star landlord to give the occupant a written notice to vacate before filing suit, at least three days unless a lease provides something different. The notice may be mailed, left inside the unit somewhere obvious, or handed to a tenant at least 16 years old, and private servers are allowed to do the handing. When the lawsuit begins, only a sheriff or constable serves the citation, and an alias may be requested if 5 business days pass.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lone Star Defendants
A defendant in a divorce is supposed to be handed the citation or sent it by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Should that fail, the judge may allow some other effective approach, but only after a sworn Rule 106(b) motion that lists locations and failed attempts. Businesses are reached at their registered agents. Judgment by default must wait ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lone Star
The Lone Star Police Department is local. UT Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital, 2701 US Hwy 271 N in Pittsburg, is about 16.0 miles away, and Titus Regional Medical Center, 2001 N Jefferson in Mount Pleasant, is about 24.6 miles away. A subpoenaed witness is paid $10 for every day of attendance, and a records custodian is paid $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Lone Star
Lone Star's ZIP code is 75668, and Hughes Springs, Daingerfield and Ore City are the nearby cities.
Lone Star Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because Texas keeps parties out of the serving role.
What if the person avoids service?
The remedy is a Rule 106(b) order, requested by sworn motion.
Can papers be taped to a door?
A citation can be posted only if the court has ordered it.