Atascosa County's seat is Jourdanton, only about 4.3 miles from Pleasanton, which makes a process server in Pleasanton, Texas one of the better placed for court deliveries in this part of the state. Pleasanton counts 10,647 residents across 9.0 square miles. Documents that can be served: citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. A Standard Service order has its attempt within 5 business days, a Rush Service order within 48 hours, and a 24-Hour Service order within 24 hours. When delivery finishes, a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you.
What a Process Server Costs in Pleasanton: Three Flat Tiers
How the money works here: slow is cheap, fast is not. Standard Service costs $69. Rush Service costs $119. 24-Hour Service costs $169. These are the same entries on the pricing page and the order form. If you want to use an Atascosa County constable or the sheriff, bear in mind that the commissioners court sets what they charge (Local Government Code 118.131) and that figure is not listed here. A private server is a further option.
Who May Serve Papers in Pleasanton: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Pleasanton's ranchers, tenants and creditors all face the same Rule 103. If you are a party, you cannot serve. If you are interested in the result, you cannot serve. If you are not, you may serve provided you are a sheriff, constable or other person authorized by law, or an adult at least 18 named in a written court order, or a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. More is in the certification guide.
Where Pleasanton Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The seat of Atascosa County is Jourdanton, and the Atascosa County Courthouse is at 1 Courthouse Circle Drive, Jourdanton, TX 78026, about 4.3 miles from Pleasanton in a straight line. In justice court you file civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and eviction suits, but not a divorce. County courts overlap on amounts above $200 up to $20,000 while civil cases above $500 up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. A call to the clerk of the justice court settles which precinct applies to an address. The Atascosa County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Pleasanton: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord in Pleasanton who wants a tenant out must hand over a written notice to vacate before any lawsuit. The floor is three days, unless a lease or agreement sets a different period. Delivery is by mail, a conspicuous placement inside the premises, a hand-off to a tenant 16 or older, or electronic communication agreed in writing. Weekend and holiday days count, and a last day on one moves to the next business day. Following the notice period, a sworn petition is filed in justice court. A private process server can deliver the notice. The eviction citation is for a sheriff or constable alone, and an alias citation is available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Pleasanton Defendants
Rule 106 governs how a Pleasanton spouse is served in a divorce. The citation and petition should be delivered in person or mailed by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. When that fails, the plaintiff may seek a different method from the court, supported by a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier efforts. A judge could approve leaving papers with someone over 16, or using email or social media. For a business, the registered agent, a corporation's president or vice president, or the Secretary of State may be served. Ten days of proof of service on file must pass before a default. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Pleasanton
Pleasanton Police Department takes local reports. Methodist Hospital Atascosa, 1905 Hwy 97 East, Jourdanton, TX 78026, is about 5.8 miles away, and Connally Memorial Medical Center, 499 10th Street, Floresville, TX 78114, about 23.7 miles. A server puts a copy of the subpoena in the witness's hands along with any fee the law requires. The witness fee is $10 for each day of attendance, due from the summoning party, and a records custodian is owed $1. A nonparty's documents require 10 days' notice to all parties. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Pleasanton
Pleasanton has ZIP code 78064. Jourdanton, Poteet and Charlotte are its neighbors.
Pleasanton Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 bars you as a party.
What if the person avoids service?
Keep a log of every try and ask for a Rule 106(b) order. The services page and the FAQ have more.