A process server in Nassau Bay, Texas, a Harris County city of 5,347 on 1.2 square miles with its own police department and a hospital only 0.4 miles away, can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours depending on tier. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed afterward. The Harris County Civil Courthouse is about 22.0 miles off in Houston.
Nassau Bay Costs: What a Process Server Charges, Tier by Tier
Standard Service is the $69 option. Rush Service is the $119 option. 24-Hour Service is the $169 option. Their attempts come within 5 business days, 48 hours and 24 hours in that order. Verify on the pricing page and book on the order form.
Harris County constables and deputies charge under a schedule adopted by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is a different route.
Who May Serve Papers in Nassau Bay: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits officers, adults 18 or older authorized in a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. It excludes parties and anyone with an interest in the result. The Rule 103 guide has more.
Where Nassau Bay Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Houston is the county seat, and the Harris County Civil Courthouse at 201 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002 is about 22.0 miles from Nassau Bay. Justice court takes evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County courts overlap from $200 to $20,000; and statutory county courts take civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice precinct follows the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Harris County hub.
Eviction Notices in Nassau Bay: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
When a landlord wants a tenant out, a written notice to vacate comes first, allowing three days or more unless the lease sets other terms. Mail, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, placement inside the premises, or email under a written agreement are all valid delivery methods. Weekend and holiday days are counted, and a final day on one moves to the next business day. A sworn justice court petition follows, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Nassau Bay Defendants
In district court, the divorce citation and petition must reach the other spouse. Hand delivery or certified mail with a return receipt is the starting point. If that does not work, 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 explains. Companies get their papers at the registered agent. The default clock requires ten days of proof on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Nassau Bay
Nassau Bay Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital (18300 St John Drive, Nassau Bay, TX 77058, about 0.4 miles), Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital (333 N Texas Avenue, Suite 1000, Webster, TX 77598, about 2.4 miles) and HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake (500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598, about 2.9 miles). A witness is owed $10 for each day and a records custodian $1. The subpoena guide explains.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Nassau Bay
Nassau Bay uses ZIP 77058. Neighbors listed: League City, Houston, Webster and Pasadena.
Nassau Bay Process Server FAQ
Can a litigant serve?
No.
How is a corporation served?
Through its registered agent.
How soon can the court enter a default?
Ten days after filing proof.