Palm Valley is a Cameron County city in Texas of 0.6 square miles with about 1,410 residents, and a process server in Palm Valley, TX serves filings made 26.1 miles away at the courthouse in Brownsville, though two Harlingen hospitals sit much closer. The data lists no police department. Whether the paper is a citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate, its attempt can be set for within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the customer gets the signed Return of Service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Palm Valley: Three Flat Tiers
A Palm Valley order begins with Standard Service at $69 which sets an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $119 moves that up to within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service at $169 moves it up to within 24 hours. The pricing page has the table, and the order form opens requests. Cameron County's commissioners court sets constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Palm Valley: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, a Palm Valley citation can be served by a sheriff or constable, by an adult named in a written court order, or by a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Whoever is suing or being sued is excluded.
Where Palm Valley Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Cameron County Courthouse is at 974 East Harrison Street in Brownsville, about 26.1 miles from Palm Valley in a straight line. Evictions and civil claims of up to $20,000 excluding interest are decided by the justice court. County court decides claims from $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court decides civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for an address. The Cameron County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Palm Valley: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A written notice to vacate of at least three days has to reach a Palm Valley tenant before an eviction suit, unless the lease sets some other length. Landlords can mail it, leave it inside the home in a conspicuous place, or hand it to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the hand delivery. The citation after filing is served only by a sheriff or constable, and an alias can be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Palm Valley Defendants
A citation should be handed to the defendant or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If that proves impossible, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court to authorize another method. For a company, the target is the registered agent. The clerk must hold proof of service for ten days before the court may grant a default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Palm Valley
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC, 2101 Pease St in Harlingen, is about 5.5 miles away. Harlingen Medical Center, 5501 South Expressway 77, is about 6.4 miles away, and Knapp Medical Center, 1401 East Eight Street in Weslaco, is about 14.4 miles away. Texas sets the witness fee at $10 per attendance day and the custodian's records fee at $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Palm Valley
Palm Valley uses ZIP code 78552. Harlingen, Primera and Combes are neighboring cities.
Palm Valley Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, because a party to the suit may not serve it.
What if the person avoids service?
The court can authorize another method after a sworn Rule 106(b) motion.
How is a company served?
The papers go to its registered agent.