Lufkin is both the largest city in Angelina County and its seat, so a process server in Lufkin, Texas often works within a couple of miles of the courthouse. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices can be delivered on three timelines. Standard Service is an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service is within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service is within 24 hours. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to the customer afterward. The city counts 34,117 residents over 34.2 square miles.
What a Process Server Costs in Lufkin: Three Flat Tiers
The price list is short. Standard Service costs $69. Rush Service costs $119. 24-Hour Service costs $169. See pricing for the full page, or place an order through the order form. If you would rather use the Angelina County constable or sheriff, know that their fees come from the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. Private service stands alongside.
Who May Serve Papers in Lufkin: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
People often ask whether a friend can drop off a citation. Under Rule 103 the answer depends on who the friend is. A sheriff or constable can. An adult 18 or older named in a written court order can. A person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission can. Anyone with a stake in the case cannot, which rules out the parties themselves. The certification guide explains the details.
Where Lufkin Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Angelina County Courthouse stands at 215 East Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, TX 75901, about 1.1 miles from Lufkin's center point, and Lufkin is the county seat. Justice courts take civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions, but not divorces. County courts overlap above $200 up to $20,000. Statutory county courts and district courts share civil cases over $500 up to $325,000. A justice court precinct follows the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can say which one. The Angelina County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Lufkin: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The first paper in a Lufkin eviction is the notice to vacate. It must give at least three days, unless the lease or agreement sets something else. It can be mailed, left inside the premises in a conspicuous place, handed to a tenant 16 or older, or sent electronically if both sides agreed in writing. Weekends and holidays count, and a final day on one moves to the next business day. Afterward, a sworn petition goes to justice court. A private server can deliver the notice. Only a sheriff or constable can serve the eviction citation, with an alias citation available if 5 business days pass after filing.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lufkin Defendants
A citation in a divorce is served in person or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. When a spouse cannot be reached that way, the plaintiff may ask the court under Rule 106(b), supporting the motion with a sworn statement that lists likely locations and details the attempts. The court may permit papers to be left with someone older than 16 or sent by email or social media. For corporate defendants, serve the registered agent, a president or vice president, or the Secretary of State. A default judgment must wait until proof of service has been on file ten days. See the 106(b) guide.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lufkin
Lufkin Police Department serves the city. Hospitals in range: CHI St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin, 1201 West Frank Street, Lufkin, TX 75901 (about 1.3 miles), Woodland Heights Medical Center, 505 South John Redditt Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904 (about 5.9 miles), and Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, 1204 Mound St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961 (about 20.6 miles). Subpoenas are served by delivering a copy to the witness with any fee the law requires. A witness gets $10 for each day of attendance from the party summoning them, and a records custodian $1. For nonparty documents, all parties get 10 days' notice before the subpoena is served. The fee guide goes deeper.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Lufkin
Lufkin is covered by ZIP codes 75901 and 75904, with Hudson, Huntington and Diboll as its closest neighbors.
Lufkin Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 does not let a party serve.
What if the person avoids service?
Document each try and seek a Rule 106(b) order. See services and the FAQ.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only under a court order. Rule 106(b) lets a judge approve leaving papers with someone over 16 or another method likely to give notice, but the order has to come first, and without it a citation cannot simply be posted at a home.