A process server in Powderly, Texas, a Lamar County community about 10.7 miles from the county courthouse in Paris, delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard Service schedules the attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service moves that attempt to within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service to within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service follows by email after delivery. Powderly is unincorporated: the Census Bureau treats it as a Census-designated place, 1,261 residents in 2020, and there is no city government, so the Lamar County Sheriff's Office polices the area.
What a Process Server Costs in Powderly: Three Flat Tiers
Standard is priced at $69 and Rush at $119 while 24-Hour is priced at $169. Texas state-court citations or summonses bring an added $100 fee. Both are explained on the pricing page; the order page starts the job. A constable or the sheriff may serve instead, at fees the Lamar County commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Powderly: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 gives the job to sheriffs, constables, adults authorized by law or written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Certification runs two years, ending the last day of the month of its second anniversary unless renewed. A party may not serve.
Where Powderly Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Cases are filed in Paris, the county seat, at the Lamar County Courthouse, 119 North Main Street, Paris, TX 75460. A Lamar County justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. The county court has concurrent jurisdiction for claims above $200 up to $20,000 while the district court hears divorce and land title disputes. The precinct is set by the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Powderly: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Written notice to vacate must come at least three days before filing unless the lease says otherwise. For unpaid rent, it may be a notice to pay or vacate. Mail, delivery inside the home in a conspicuous place, and hand delivery to any tenant 16 or older all work. The eviction citation, issued by the justice court, may be served only by the Lamar County Sheriff's Office or a constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Powderly Defendants
Personal delivery or certified mail is the default under Rule 106(a). After failed attempts, a motion under penalty of perjury describing them may lead to an order for substitute delivery (Rule 106(b) guide). A corporation's president or any vice president can accept for it.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Powderly
Paris Regional Medical Center, 865 Deshong Dr, Paris, TX 75460, is about 8.9 miles away. The summoning party pays a $10 witness fee for each day of attendance when the subpoena is served, and a custodian producing records gets $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Powderly
Powderly uses ZIP code 75473. Reno, Paris and Blossom are the neighbors; the Lamar County hub has more.
Powderly Process Server FAQ
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after proof of service is filed in Paris, not counting the filing day or judgment day.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not a citation, unless a Rule 106(b) order allows it.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 bars parties.