Port Isabel is a Cameron County city of 5,029 on 6.8 square miles, with its own police department, and the county courthouse in Brownsville is about 18.8 miles away, so a process server in Port Isabel, Texas often prepares papers for a courthouse some distance off. Service covers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. The tier decides whether the attempt falls within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed once papers are delivered.
Port Isabel Pricing: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
Standard Service is $69 and means an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service is $119 and means an attempt within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $169 and means an attempt within 24 hours. The pricing page shows the same three prices, and the order form is where a job starts.
Cameron County constables and the sheriff charge according to fees set by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Port Isabel: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 gives three categories of eligible servers: officers, adults 18 or older with a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons are not eligible. The certification guide has more.
Where Port Isabel Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The county seat is Brownsville, where the Cameron County Courthouse stands at 974 East Harrison Street, Brownsville, TX 78520, about 18.8 miles from Port Isabel. Justice court covers evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court may hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice precinct follows the address in dispute, so the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Cameron County hub.
Eviction Notices in Port Isabel: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Port Isabel landlords begin with a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless the lease sets a different period. It can be mailed, handed to a tenant 16 or older, placed inside the unit, or emailed under a written agreement. Weekends and holidays are counted days, and a last day that falls on one is extended. Then comes the landlord's sworn petition in justice court, and the court's citation is delivered by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Port Isabel Defendants
A divorce is filed in district court. The citation and petition can be served on the spouse in person, or sent by certified mail asking for a return receipt. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing likely places and earlier tries may let the judge approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide describes the filing. Companies are served through registered agents. Ten days after the return is filed, default becomes available.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Port Isabel
Port Isabel Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Valley Regional Medical Center (100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526, about 17.7 miles) and Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville (1040 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520, about 19.3 miles). A witness is owed $10 per day and a custodian $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Port Isabel
Port Isabel is ZIP 78578. Neighbors listed: Brownsville, Laguna Vista and South Padre Island.
Port Isabel Process Server FAQ
Can a party serve?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
When can a default be taken?
Ten days after proof is filed.