Primera is a Cameron County town of 5,246 on 2.8 square miles, with no police department listed, and the county seat of Brownsville is a long 27.0 miles away, so a process server in Primera, Texas usually works with papers bound for a distant courthouse. Everything from a citation to a notice to vacate can be served, and the attempt starts within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on tier. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you when delivery is done.
Primera Pricing: What a Process Server Costs in Three Flat Tiers
Go the economical way with Standard Service at $69 and an attempt within 5 business days. Go the faster way with Rush Service at $119 and an attempt within 48 hours. Go the fastest way with 24-Hour Service at $169 and an attempt within 24 hours. The pricing page lists all three and the order form books the work.
Cameron County constables and the sheriff are a distinct channel with fees set by commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server remains available as another choice.
Who May Serve Papers in Primera: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 draws a clear boundary. Inside: officers of the law, adults 18 or older with a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Outside: litigants and persons with an interest in the outcome. The certification guide tells more.
Where Primera Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Cameron County Courthouse stands at 974 East Harrison Street, Brownsville, TX 78520, about 27.0 miles from Primera, because Brownsville is the county seat. Justice courts take civil claims up to $20,000 and eviction suits. County courts overlap from $200 to $20,000; while statutory county courts take civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice precinct follows the address in dispute, which the justice court clerk can confirm. The Cameron County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Primera: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas treats the notice to vacate as the landlord's opening paper. Written, it gives three days or more unless the lease sets another period. Mail, hand delivery to a tenant who is 16 or older, a spot inside the home, and email under written consent are the permitted ways to deliver it. All days count, including weekends and holidays, but a deadline on one moves to the next business day. After that, the sworn justice court petition, then service of the citation by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Primera Defendants
Divorce petitions are filed in district court. The other spouse must be served with the citation and petition personally or through certified mail with a return receipt. If that cannot be done, Rule 106(b) lets the filer swear to likely places and earlier tries and ask a judge for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide gives the outline. For a corporation, aim at its registered agent. Rule 107(h) keeps default off the table for ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Primera
Records may be held at Harlingen Medical Center (5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550, about 5.7 miles), Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC (2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550, about 6.0 miles) or Knapp Medical Center (1401 East Eight Street, Weslaco, TX 78596, about 14.9 miles). A witness is entitled to $10 for each day of attendance and a custodian to $1. The subpoena guide has details.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Primera
Primera uses ZIP 78552. The neighbors in the data are Harlingen, Combes and Palm Valley.
Primera Process Server FAQ
May the person who sued me deliver the summons?
No. That person is a party, and Rule 103 excludes parties.
What if nobody opens the door?
A court order under Rule 106(b) may allow another reasonable method, once the filer swears to the tries.
How many days must a return sit on file?
Ten before default, not counting the filing day and judgment day.