Mathis is a San Patricio County city of 4,330 with its own police department, and the county seat of Sinton is about 18.8 miles away, so a process server in Mathis, Texas takes papers to a courthouse well outside town. Papers of any kind qualify, whether citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate. The tier decides when the attempt starts, within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service comes back by email. The one hospital listed is about 22.5 miles away.
Mathis Pricing: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
These are the figures on the pricing page, and orders start at the order form. San Patricio County officers bill under the commissioners court's schedule (Local Government Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Mathis: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, officers may serve, adults 18 and older may serve under written court authority, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve. Parties and interested persons may not. The certification guide explains.
Where Mathis Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The San Patricio County Courthouse is at 400 West Sinton Street, Sinton, TX 78387, about 18.8 miles from Mathis, since Sinton is the county seat. The justice court takes eviction suits and civil claims of up to $20,000. A county court shares claims from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court hears $500 to $325,000 civil matters. The justice precinct depends on the address in dispute, so the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the San Patricio County hub.
Eviction Notices in Mathis: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Mathis landlord has to put the notice to vacate in writing, with at least three days unless the lease sets another period. Delivery is by mail, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, inside the premises, or by email under a written agreement. Calendar days count and a due date on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. When the period ends, a sworn justice court petition follows, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Mathis Defendants
Divorce is filed in district court. The citation and petition go to the spouse in person or by certified mail with return receipt. If neither works, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely places and earlier tries may persuade the judge to allow email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide has more. Companies receive process through the registered agent. Default cannot be granted before the return has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Mathis
Mathis Police Department is the local agency. The one hospital in range is CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Beeville (1500 E Houston Hwy, Beeville, TX 78102), about 22.5 miles away. A witness receives $10 for each day and a records custodian $1. The subpoena guide has details.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Mathis
Mathis is ZIP 78368, near Orange Grove, Odem and Sinton.
Mathis Process Server FAQ
May a party serve?
No.
Can papers be posted on a door?
Only under Rule 106(b).
How soon is default possible?
Ten days after filing.