Olmito, Texas is an unincorporated Cameron County community about 8.8 miles from the courthouse in Brownsville, and a process server there delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard Service sets the attempt in Olmito within 5 business days. With Rush Service the attempt is within 48 hours, and with 24-Hour Service it is within 24 hours. Delivery is documented in a signed Return of Service sent by email. Olmito is a Census-designated place of 1,021 people with no city government, and the Cameron County Sheriff's Office provides its law enforcement.
What a Process Server Costs in Olmito: Three Flat Tiers
On the pricing page, Standard is listed at $69 and Rush at $119 with 24-Hour at $169. Papers that include a Texas state-court citation or summons carry an extra $100 fee. Upload them on the order form. For the sheriff or a Cameron County constable, the fee is whatever the commissioners court has set under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Olmito: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, a sheriff, a constable, any adult authorized by law or written court order, or a Judicial Branch Certification Commission certified process server may serve. A plaintiff in the case may not hand over the papers.
Where Olmito Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Olmito filings go to the Cameron County Courthouse, 974 East Harrison Street, Brownsville, TX 78520, in the county seat. The justice court there takes evictions and money claims up to $20,000. Claims over $200 within the same limit may also go to the county court, and divorces are for the district court. The address in dispute determines the justice precinct; check with the Cameron County justice court clerk.
Eviction Notices in Olmito: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas law requires at least three days' written notice to vacate unless a lease sets another time. It may be handed to a tenant 16 or older, mailed, or left inside the premises in a conspicuous place. After the sworn petition, only the Cameron County Sheriff's Office or a constable may serve the citation, and if neither has done so within 5 business days of filing, the landlord may ask for an alias citation for another qualified officer.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Olmito Defendants
Serve by personal delivery or certified mail first. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion detailing the attempts can lead to an order for delivery to someone over 16 at the home, or by social media or email (Rule 106(b) guide). Corporations are served through their registered agent.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Olmito
Valley Regional Medical Center, 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526, is about 3.7 miles away; Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville, 1040 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520, about 7.8 miles; VHS Harlingen Hospital Company LLC, 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550, about 13.0 miles. Each witness is owed $10 per day of attendance, and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Olmito
Olmito uses ZIP code 78575. Brownsville, Rancho Viejo and Los Fresnos are nearby; see the Cameron County hub.
Olmito Process Server FAQ
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not without a Rule 106(b) order.
What if the person avoids service?
Move for substituted service with a sworn account of the attempts.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 does not allow it.