A process server in Redland, Texas, an unincorporated Angelina County community only about 4.7 miles from the courthouse in Lufkin, delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard Service sets an attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service, within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service, within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service is emailed once delivery is done. Redland is a Census-designated place of 1,088 people with no city government; the Angelina County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement.
What a Process Server Costs in Redland: Three Flat Tiers
Three tiers, three prices. Standard: $69. Rush: $119. 24-Hour: $169. A Texas state-court citation or summons adds a $100 fee to the tier. Check the pricing page and order on the order form. The sheriff and Angelina County constables charge fees the commissioners court sets yearly (Local Government Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Redland: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A sheriff, a constable, an adult authorized by law or written court order, or a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve under Rule 103. Anyone interested in the case may not.
Where Redland Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Cases go to the Angelina County Courthouse, 215 East Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, TX 75901, in the county seat. Angelina County justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court shares claims above $200 up to $20,000. Divorce goes to district court. Angelina County splits its justice courts into precincts, and the address in dispute decides which one hears a Redland case; the justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Redland: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before filing, a landlord must give at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease sets a different period, or a notice to pay rent or vacate where rent is unpaid. Hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, mail, or a copy left inside in a conspicuous place all work. The justice court's eviction citation then goes out through the Angelina County Sheriff's Office or a constable, since no one else may serve it.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Redland Defendants
A Redland spouse named in a divorce is served personally or by certified mail. If they avoid it, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can lead to an order for another method (Rule 106(b) guide). Corporations are served at their registered agent.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Redland
CHI St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin, 1201 West Frank Street, Lufkin, TX 75901, is about 5.0 miles away; Woodland Heights Medical Center, 505 South John Redditt Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904, about 7.9 miles; Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, 1204 Mound St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961, about 14.9 miles. A witness is owed $10 per day of attendance, and a custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Redland
Redland uses ZIP codes 75901 and 75904. Lufkin, Hudson and Huntington are nearby; the Angelina County page has more.
Redland Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Parties are barred by Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Seek a Rule 106(b) order after documented attempts.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Once the proof of service has spent ten days on file, not counting the filing day or the judgment day.