Pecan Acres straddles two counties, so a process server handling papers there, in Tarrant County, Texas, or in its Wise County portion, checks the county first. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and Pecan Acres notices to vacate are all routine work. Standard Service attempts delivery first within 5 business days. Rush Service attempts within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service attempts within 24 hours. Proof is an emailed, signed Return of Service. Pecan Acres is an unincorporated community and Census-designated place of 4,808 people in 2020, with no city government.
What a Process Server Costs in Pecan Acres: Three Flat Tiers
At home in either county, Standard Service is $69 and reaches the attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service at $119 reaches it within 48 hours. The 24-Hour tier, $169 in total, gets there within 24 hours. The pricing page lists the tiers and the order form takes the papers. Each county's commissioners court sets its constable and sheriff fees (Local Government Code 118.131); a private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Pecan Acres: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets a sheriff, constable, court-authorized adult or a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission serve a citation, but never a party. On the Tarrant side, the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency, and deputies and constables are the only ones who may serve an eviction citation.
Where Pecan Acres Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The county of the address decides where a Pecan Acres case is filed. For Tarrant County, the Tarrant County Courthouse is at 100 West Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, about 16.8 miles away in Fort Worth, the county seat; Wise County addresses go to Wise County courts. Each county's justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for the address in dispute.
Eviction Notices in Pecan Acres: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Pecan Acres landlord gives at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease provides otherwise, by mail, inside the home in a conspicuous place, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically if agreed in writing. The sworn petition goes to the justice court where the property is, and only a sheriff or constable serves that citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Pecan Acres Defendants
Divorce papers are delivered in person or by registered or certified mail. Failing that, a Rule 106(b) order can allow substituted service. A default waits until proof of service has sat with the clerk ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Pecan Acres
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle, 108 Denver Trail, Azle, TX 76020, is closest at about 6.8 miles. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, 10864 Texas Health Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76244, is about 10.2 miles, and Medical City Alliance, 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177, about 10.8 miles. A custodian is owed $1 for records produced under subpoena; a witness, $10 per day.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Pecan Acres
Pecan Acres spans ZIP codes 76071 and 76179, beside Newark, Briar and Fort Worth.
Pecan Acres Process Server FAQ
Which county handles my Pecan Acres case?
Whichever county holds the address in dispute: Tarrant or Wise.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Parties cannot serve process in their own suit.
How is a company served?
By delivery to its registered agent.