Lopezville lies only about 3.9 miles from the Hidalgo County Courthouse, and a process server in Texas can take citations, subpoenas, divorce petitions and notices to vacate there with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours. Each Lopezville delivery ends with a signed Return of Service sent to your inbox. Lopezville is an unincorporated community, recorded as a Census-designated place with 2,367 residents, and it has no city government; Hidalgo County provides its courts and law enforcement.
What a Process Server Costs in Lopezville: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service at $69 gets the attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $119 gets it within 48 hours. For 24-Hour Service, the cost is $169 and the attempt comes within 24 hours. State-court citations and summonses in Texas carry an added $100 fee. The pricing page shows every tier, and you can order online. Sheriff and constable fees in Hidalgo County come from the commissioners court each year (Local Government Code 118.131); a private server is another way to go.
Who May Serve Papers in Lopezville: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A sheriff, a constable, an adult named in a written court order, or a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve a citation under Rule 103. No one who is a party, or who has an interest in the result, can. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement in Lopezville, and its deputies and the county's constables serve process too.
Where Lopezville Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Hidalgo County Courthouse, 100 North Closner Boulevard, Edinburg, TX 78539, is close by in the county seat. Justice court is the place for evictions and claims up to $20,000. The county court can also hear claims of more than $200 up to $20,000. Divorce goes to district court. Since justice precincts follow the location of the address in dispute, ask the Hidalgo County justice court clerk which one covers a Lopezville address.
Eviction Notices in Lopezville: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The landlord's written notice to vacate must give the tenant at least three days unless the lease states a different period. Texas allows it to be mailed, delivered by hand to a tenant 16 or older, placed inside the home where it is conspicuous, or sent electronically when agreed in writing. Following the filing, only the sheriff or a constable may deliver the eviction citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lopezville Defendants
The other spouse is served in person. If that is unsuccessful, a sworn account of the attempts lets the court sign a Rule 106(b) order for delivery to an adult over 16 at the home, or for email or social media.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lopezville
Three Edinburg hospitals are near: South Texas Health System, 1102 W Trenton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539, about 2.2 miles; Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley, 2820 W Michaelangelo Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539, about 3.1 miles; and Cornerstone Regional Hospital, 2302 Cornerstone Boulevard, Edinburg, TX 78539, also about 3.1 miles. Witnesses must be tendered $10 per day with the subpoena, and records custodians $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Lopezville
Lopezville falls in ZIPs 78542 and 78589, bordered by Edinburg, Pharr, San Juan and Murillo.
Lopezville Process Server FAQ
Can papers be taped to a door?
A citation for a Lopezville defendant can be posted only if the judge's Rule 106(b) order says so.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
The return needs ten days on file, counting neither the filing date nor the date of judgment.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Parties and interested persons are barred from serving.