A process server in Pasadena, TX, which sits in Harris County right beside Houston, handles citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours and a signed Return of Service emailed after delivery. Houston is the county seat, and the courthouse there is the one Pasadena filers use.
What a Process Server Costs in Pasadena: Three Flat Tiers
Prices in Pasadena are the same flat figures used everywhere. For $69 there is Standard Service, with an attempt within 5 business days. For $119 there is Rush Service, with an attempt within 48 hours. For $169 there is 24-Hour Service, with an attempt within 24 hours. Visit the pricing page or the order form.
Harris County's sheriff and constables charge fees from the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is another way to go.
Who May Serve Papers in Pasadena: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Start with the prohibition: nobody who is a party to the case, or interested in how it ends, may serve under Rule 103. After that, the rule permits sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older authorized by written court order, and persons certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The clerk may mail the citation by registered or certified mail.
Government Code 156.001 is where the certified process server is defined. Renewal is due before the end of the month of the second anniversary. For more, see the certification guide.
Where Pasadena Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Harris County Civil Courthouse is at 201 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002, about 14.4 miles from Pasadena. Because Pasadena is not the seat, any filing trip runs through downtown Houston.
Small and mid-size money disputes start at the bottom rung. Justice courts take up to $20,000 in civil claims without counting interest and also hear evictions; divorce, slander, defamation, title to land and lien-on-land suits are not theirs. Above that, county courts share claims over $200 up to $20,000 with the justice courts, and a statutory county court shares civil cases from over $500 to $325,000 with district court. Which justice court precinct covers a given address follows the property or dispute address, and the county's justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Harris County page.
Eviction Notices in Pasadena: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Under the 2026 rewrite, a landlord who files on or after January 1 must first give written notice to vacate, with at least three days unless a lease or written agreement sets another length. A rent default can use a notice to pay or vacate. The notice may be mailed, delivered inside the premises in a conspicuous place, handed to a tenant 16 or older, or sent electronically if agreed in writing. Weekend and holiday days count; a deadline falling on one moves to the next business day.
In the suit itself, a sheriff or constable serves the citation. If five business days pass after filing without service, the landlord may ask for an alias citation. A private server delivers the notice and stops there.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Pasadena Defendants
Divorce is heard in district court. Hand the citation and petition to the defendant, or mail them by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, are the basic options. When they fail, the court may order another method under Rule 106(b), such as leaving the papers with a person over 16 at a likely location, or using email or social media, if a sworn statement lists locations and attempts. The Rule 106(b) guide has the steps.
Companies go through their registered agent. Default judgment waits ten days after proof of service is on file (Rule 107(h)). The server's return can be signed under penalty of perjury.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Pasadena
A sheriff, constable or non-party adult can serve a subpoena anywhere in Texas, delivering a copy and tendering required fees. A witness gets $10 per day of attendance, paid by the summoning party, and a records custodian gets $1. A witness within 150 miles of the suit's county can be called. The subpoena guide walks through intake.
Records requests could go to St Luke's Patients Medical Center at 4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South (1.2 miles), Surgery Specialty Hospitals of America SE Houston at 4301 B Vista (1.6 miles) or HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast at 4000 Spencer Hwy (2.0 miles). The Pasadena Police Department is the local police agency.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Pasadena
Pasadena's ZIP codes are 77502, 77503, 77504, 77505 and 77506. Neighbors are Houston, Deer Park, Taylor Lake Village, La Porte, South Houston and Seabrook.
Pasadena Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Anyone who is a party to the suit is barred.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, falling back to the Secretary of State.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not without a Rule 106(b) order.