Pampa is the Gray County seat, and the Gray County Courthouse is about 0.8 miles from the city's center, so a process server in Pampa, TX is never far from the court that matters. Pampa has 16,868 residents spread across 9.0 square miles. Whether the paper is a citation, petition, subpoena or notice, the speed options are Standard Service with an attempt inside 5 business days, Rush Service inside 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service inside 24 hours. Delivery brings a signed Texas Rule 107 Return of Service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Pampa: Three Flat Tiers
| Standard Service | $69 |
|---|---|
| Rush Service | $119 |
| 24-Hour Service | $169 |
The three speeds above are priced as shown and the same list is on the pricing page and the order form. A Gray County constable or sheriff may serve as well; the commissioners court determines what they charge under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Pampa: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Think of a Pampa lawsuit's service as a relay baton that only certain runners may carry. Officers carry it: sheriffs, constables and others authorized by law. A private adult 18 or older may carry it if a written court order names that adult. A process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may carry it. A party may not, nor may anyone interested in how the case ends. That is Rule 103. See the certification guide.
Where Pampa Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Pampa is its own county seat, so the Gray County Courthouse at 205 North Russell Street, Pampa, TX 79065, is only about 0.8 miles from the center of town. Justice court is the place for civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and eviction suits; divorces are not heard there. County courts take amounts above $200 up to $20,000. For civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 either a statutory county court or a district court may act. Because the justice court precinct follows the address in dispute, the clerk of that court can confirm it. The Gray County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Pampa: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
How does an eviction start in Pampa? With a written notice to vacate that allows at least three days, unless the lease or agreement sets another period. How is it delivered? By mail, by leaving it inside the premises conspicuously, by handing it to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically if the parties agreed in writing. What counts as a day? Every calendar day, though a last day on a weekend or holiday rolls to the next business day. What follows? The landlord's sworn petition in justice court. A private process server may deliver the notice, but only a sheriff or constable may serve the eviction citation, and an alias citation may be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Pampa Defendants
A Gray County divorce plaintiff first tries to hand the spouse the citation and petition or send them by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. When that cannot work, a motion under Rule 106(b) with a sworn statement of probable locations and earlier efforts may persuade the court to allow papers left with someone over 16, or delivery by email or social media. Businesses can be served at the registered agent, at a corporation's president or vice president, or through the Secretary of State. The court cannot enter default until proof of service has been on file ten days. The Rule 106(b) guide explains the motion.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Pampa
Pampa Police Department takes local reports. Pampa Regional Medical Center, 1 Medical Plaza, Pampa, TX 79065, is about 3.3 miles away and is the only hospital in range. Whoever serves the subpoena gives the witness a copy and offers whatever fee applies. Witnesses are owed $10 per day of attendance by the party who summons them, and records custodians $1. A subpoena for nonparty documents requires 10 days' notice to all parties. The fee guide has more.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Pampa
Pampa uses ZIP code 79065.
Pampa Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 keeps both sides of the lawsuit from serving it.
How is a company served?
Deliver to its registered agent or an officer, or to the Secretary of State as a last resort. See services and the FAQ.