Midland and Odessa sit side by side, and a process server in Midland, TX often handles Midland County files that touch Ector County or Martin County too. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can start with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service is emailed after delivery. Midland is the seat of its county, and its 132,528 residents also reach into Martin County.
Midland Process Server Pricing: Three Flat Tiers
The ladder has three rungs. The first is Standard Service at $69 aiming for an attempt inside 5 business days. The second is Rush Service at $119 aiming for an attempt inside 48 hours. The third is 24-Hour Service at $169 aiming for an attempt inside 24 hours. Compare on the pricing page and book on the order form.
A constable or sheriff charges the fee the commissioners court has set (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is an alternative, not a rival claim.
Who May Serve Papers in Midland: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
The first rule of Rule 103 is a negative: no party, and no person interested in the outcome. Next come the positives, which are sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older with a written court order, and persons certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A clerk can mail a citation by registered or certified mail.
The legal definition of a certified process server lives in Government Code 156.001, and the credential needs renewal by the last day of the month of the second anniversary. The certification guide explains.
Where Midland Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Midland County Courthouse is at 500 North Lorraine Street, Midland, TX 79701, about 2.7 miles from the reference point. The city is the county seat. For an address in the Martin County part, the Martin County courts apply.
Think in tiers of money. A civil claim of $20,000 or less, interest aside, goes to justice court along with evictions; divorce, slander, defamation, title to land and lien-on-land suits do not. County court overlaps between over $200 and $20,000. Statutory county court overlaps with district court between over $500 and $325,000. The precinct is decided by the address in dispute, so the county's justice court clerk can say which applies. See the Midland County page.
Eviction Notices in Midland: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Midland landlord who files on or after January 1, 2026 must begin with a written notice to vacate. Three days is the floor unless a written lease or agreement sets something else, and a rent default can use a notice to pay or vacate. Mail, inside delivery in a conspicuous place, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, or electronic delivery agreed in writing are the allowed methods.
The suit that follows is served only by a sheriff or constable. After five business days without service following filing, the landlord can ask for an alias citation. A private server is limited to the notice.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Midland Defendants
District court is the venue for divorce. The citation and petition go to the defendant by hand or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If that fails, Rule 106(b) lets the court permit leaving the papers with someone over 16 at a likely location or using email or social media, on a sworn statement of locations and attempts. See the Rule 106(b) guide.
A company is served through its registered agent, and its president and vice presidents are also agents for service. Default judgment waits ten days after proof of service is on file (Rule 107(h)).
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Midland
A subpoena may be served anywhere in Texas by a sheriff, constable or non-party adult with a copy and any required fee. The witness fee is $10 per day of attendance, paid by the summoning party, and a records custodian is owed $1. A witness within 150 miles of the suit's county can be called. The subpoena guide covers intake.
Midland Memorial Hospital at 400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Parkway is 2.9 miles away. Farther out, the data lists Martin County Hospital District at 600 E Interstate 20 in Stanton (18.9 miles) and Medical Center Hospital at 500 W 4th Street in Odessa (19.1 miles). The Midland Police Department is the local police agency.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Midland
Midland's ZIP codes are 79701, 79703, 79705, 79706 and 79707. The neighbor listed is Odessa.
Midland Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party to the suit cannot.
What if the person avoids service?
Compile the likely locations and attempts and ask the court for substituted service.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After ten days with proof of service on file.