Nixon, a Gonzales County city of 2,356 on 1.6 square miles, is about 24.7 miles from the courthouse in Gonzales, and a process server in Nixon, Texas can cover that distance for citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours) are the speeds, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in Nixon: Three Flat Tiers
With a long drive to the county seat, speed matters, and Nixon orders have three levels. Standard Service is $69 and allows five business days. Rush Service is $119 and allows 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $169 and allows 24 hours. The pricing page shows the same tiers, and an order begins at /order. Gonzales County's sheriff and constables bill under fees set by commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Nixon: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Sheriffs and constables may serve under Rule 103, and so may any adult 18 or older whom a court names in writing, and so may a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons may not.
Where Nixon Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Gonzales is the county seat, and the Gonzales County Courthouse, 414 Saint Joseph Street, is about 24.7 miles from Nixon. In Gonzales County, evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 are handled by justice court. County courts take claims above $200 as well, and statutory county courts reach $325,000. Because the precinct follows the address in dispute, the county's justice court clerk can say which applies. The Gonzales County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Nixon: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Nixon landlord needs to deliver a written notice to vacate before suing, no shorter than three days unless a lease says so. Delivery may be by mail, by leaving the notice inside the home where it is conspicuous, or by hand to a tenant who is at least 16, which a private server can do. The court's eviction citation is for a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Nixon Defendants
Nixon defendants are served by hand with the citation and petition, or by mail with a return receipt. A defendant who cannot be reached may be served differently if the plaintiff files a sworn Rule 106(b) motion and the judge agrees. Registered agents accept papers for companies. Gonzales County judges will not enter a default before ten days have passed since the return was filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Nixon
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, 1215 E Court St, Seguin, is the one hospital on file, about 23.4 miles from Nixon. The Nixon Police Department covers the city. When served, a witness is owed $10 per day, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Nixon
Nixon is ZIP 78140. Stockdale is the neighbor listed.
Nixon Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.