McGregor straddles McLennan and Coryell counties across 22.6 square miles, and the McLennan County Courthouse in Waco is about 19.7 miles away, so a process server in McGregor, Texas first checks which county's court a case belongs to. The city has 5,387 residents and its own police department. Whatever the paper, whether a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate, the attempt can start within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the customer receives an emailed, signed Rule 107 Return of Service.
McGregor Pricing: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
Prices run $69; $119 and $169. The $69 Standard Service begins within 5 business days. The $119 Rush Service begins within 48 hours. The $169 24-Hour Service begins within 24 hours. The pricing page shows the same prices, and the order form is how you place a job.
Both McLennan and Coryell counties have a sheriff and constables, and each commissioners court sets its own fee schedule under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is another way.
Who May Serve Papers in McGregor: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lists officers, adults of 18 or older named in a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission as the people who may serve. Parties and interested persons may not. The certification guide offers more.
Where McGregor Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
For McLennan County matters, the courthouse is in Waco at 501 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX 76701-1300, about 19.7 miles from McGregor. Part of the city is in Coryell County, so the disputed address decides which county's court applies. Justice courts hear evictions and civil claims to $20,000; county courts overlap from $200 to $20,000; and statutory county courts hear $500 to $325,000 civil cases. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct. See the McLennan County hub.
Eviction Notices in McGregor: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
An eviction in McGregor goes through a written notice to vacate. The minimum time is three days unless the lease provides another. The notice may be mailed, handed to a tenant 16 or older, left inside the premises, or emailed when agreed in writing. Calendar days include weekends and holidays, and a last day on one moves to the next business day. After that the landlord files a sworn petition in justice court, and the citation is served by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for McGregor Defendants
Divorce is filed in district court. The citation and petition are delivered to the spouse by hand or by certified mail with return receipt. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely places and earlier tries can win approval for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide has the outline. Companies are served through registered agents. A default judgment must wait out ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near McGregor
McGregor Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest (100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712, about 12.2 miles), Ascension Providence (6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX 76712, about 15.0 miles) and Coryell Memorial Hospital (1507 W Main Street, Gatesville, TX 76528, about 20.6 miles). A witness is owed $10 per day and a custodian $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around McGregor
McGregor is ZIP 76657. Neighbors listed: Waco, Moody and Bruceville-Eddy.
McGregor Process Server FAQ
Which county's rules apply if the address is in McGregor?
The county where the disputed address sits, so verify with the court clerk first.
Can the plaintiff hand over the papers?
No.
How long until default?
Ten days from the return filing.