Rio Hondo is a Cameron County city in Texas near Harlingen, and a process server in Rio Hondo, TX can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate for roughly 2,020 residents. Choose an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, and expect a signed Return of Service by email after delivery. Cameron County's courthouse is in Brownsville.
What a Process Server Costs in Rio Hondo: Three Flat Tiers
There are three tiers. Standard Service is $69 and brings an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service is $119 and brings one within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service is $169 and brings one within 24 hours. The pricing page and the order form are both online. County constables and sheriffs follow fees fixed by their commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Rio Hondo: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets sheriffs, constables, court-authorized adults and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission handle service. It does not let a plaintiff, a defendant or anyone interested in the case do so.
Where Rio Hondo Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Cameron County Courthouse, 974 East Harrison Street in Brownsville, is about 23.2 miles from Rio Hondo in a straight line. In justice court, claims can reach $20,000 excluding interest, and evictions are filed there as well. County court covers claims from $200 to $20,000 and a statutory county court takes civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for a given address. See the Cameron County hub.
Eviction Notices in Rio Hondo: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
At least three days' written notice to vacate must go to the tenant unless the lease gives a different period. The landlord can mail it, leave it inside the premises where it is conspicuous, or hand it to a tenant aged 16 or older, and a private server can do that. The suit's citation is served by a sheriff or constable only, and an alias is possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Rio Hondo Defendants
Serving a citation in person or by registered or certified mail comes first. If it does not work, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the court to approve a method likely to give notice, such as email. A registered agent accepts papers for a company. Ten days of proof on file must pass before a default judgment.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Rio Hondo
Rio Hondo has its own police department. Harlingen Medical Center, 5501 South Expressway 77 in Harlingen, is about 5.5 miles away; Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC, 2101 Pease St in Harlingen, about 7.0 miles; and Valley Regional Medical Center, 100 A Alton Gloor in Brownsville, about 18.1 miles. The witness fee is $10 per day, and the records fee is $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Rio Hondo
The ZIP codes here are 78550 and 78583. Harlingen, San Benito and Combes are neighbors.
Rio Hondo Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party to the suit cannot.
How is a company served?
Deliver the papers to its registered agent.
How soon can a default be taken?
Only after ten days of filed proof of service.