Post is the Garza County seat, a city of 4,793 whose courthouse sits right at the center point, 0.0 miles away in the data, so a process server in Post, Texas is working at the clerk's doorstep. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be delivered, with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours depending on tier. The signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed back. No police department, hospital or neighboring town is listed for Post.
What a Process Server Costs in Post
Prices stay flat.
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
The pricing page has the table, and the order form is where an order starts. Garza County's sheriff and constables are paid under a fee schedule set by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Post: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 keeps the field narrow: peace officers, adults 18 or older acting under a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The parties and anyone with a stake in the case are excluded. See the Rule 103 guide.
Where Post Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Post is the county seat, so the Garza County Courthouse at 300 West Main Street, Post, TX 79356 sits at the center of town. Justice court is for evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court overlaps for claims 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, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Garza County hub.
Eviction Notices in Post: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Post landlord starts by giving written notice to vacate. The notice period is at least three days, unless the lease sets a different period. The notice may be mailed, handed to a tenant 16 or older, left inside the home, or emailed where agreed in writing. Every day counts, weekends and holidays included, but a deadline on one slides to the next business day. Then the sworn petition goes to justice court and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Post Defendants
Divorces are filed in district court. The other spouse is served by hand or by certified mail with a return receipt. If neither works, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming 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 explains. For a business, the registered agent takes the papers. Default stays blocked for ten days after filing.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Post
The data lists no police department and no hospital within range of Post, so a records subpoena usually goes to the nearest hospital system holding the chart. Witness pay is $10 per attendance day and custodian pay is $1; the subpoena guide has the rest.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Post
Post has the ZIP 79356, and the data names no neighboring places.
Post Process Server FAQ
Can a plaintiff serve?
No.
May papers be left on a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.
When can a default be taken?
After ten days of proof on file.