For a process server in Palmer, Texas, a Cameron County community about 14.0 miles from the courthouse in Brownsville, the work is citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard Service brings the attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service pulls the attempt forward to within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service to within 24 hours. Each completed delivery in Palmer ends with a signed Return of Service in your email. Palmer is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place of 1,082 people with no city government, policed by the Cameron County Sheriff's Office.
What a Process Server Costs in Palmer: Three Flat Tiers
Standard comes to $69. Rush comes to $119. 24-Hour comes to $169. A Texas state-court citation or summons adds a $100 fee. Full details are on the pricing page and the order form. The sheriff and Cameron County constables charge fees the commissioners court sets each year under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Palmer: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits a sheriff or constable, a person 18 or older authorized by law or written order, or a Judicial Branch Certification Commission certified process server. See the JBCC guide. Parties and interested people may not serve.
Where Palmer Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Palmer cases are filed in Brownsville at the Cameron County Courthouse, 974 East Harrison Street, Brownsville, TX 78520. Cameron County justice court takes evictions and claims up to $20,000. The county court shares claims over $200 up to that limit, and statutory county courts can hear civil cases over $500 up to $325,000. District court hears divorce. The precinct depends on the disputed address; ask the justice court clerk.
Eviction Notices in Palmer: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
At least three days' written notice to vacate is required unless a written lease sets another period. It may be mailed, handed to a tenant 16 or older, left inside in a conspicuous place, or sent electronically if agreed in writing. When the landlord files, only the Cameron County Sheriff's Office or a constable may serve the citation that the justice court issues.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Palmer Defendants
The respondent gets the papers in hand or by certified mail. A sworn Rule 106(b) motion can secure an order for substitute delivery if those fail. Entities are served through registered agents, presidents or vice presidents.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Palmer
VHS Harlingen Hospital Company LLC, 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550, is about 7.8 miles away; Valley Regional Medical Center, 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526, about 9.6 miles; Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville, 1040 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520, about 12.9 miles. Witnesses get $10 per day and custodians $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Palmer
Palmer uses ZIP code 78586. San Benito, La Paloma, Brownsville and Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz are nearby; see the Cameron County hub.
Palmer Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or the Secretary of State as a fallback.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only under a Rule 106(b) order.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after the return is on file.