Roma has 11,571 residents on 5.9 square miles of Starr County, and the county courthouse is in Rio Grande City, about 11.6 miles up the road, so a process server in Roma, Texas often carries papers between the two. For citations, petitions, subpoenas or notices, you select Standard Service (attempt within 5 business days), Rush Service (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour Service (within 24 hours). Proof comes back as a signed Rule 107 Return of Service, sent by email once the papers have been handed over.
What a Process Server Costs in Roma: Three Flat Tiers
Roma's prices: $69 buys Standard Service, the slowest speed. $119 buys Rush Service. $169 buys 24-Hour Service, the fastest. You will find the same three on the pricing page and the order form. Constables and the sheriff in Starr County can serve too, but the commissioners court decides what they charge (Local Government Code 118.131), and this page does not quote it. Hiring a private server is simply another way.
Who May Serve Papers in Roma: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A Roma resident who is suing someone can't deliver the citation, even though it seems the cheapest plan. Rule 103 makes parties and other interested persons ineligible. The eligible are law enforcement officers like sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The certification guide explains the certificate.
Where Roma Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Rio Grande City is the Starr County seat, and the Starr County Courthouse is at 401 North Britton Avenue, Rio Grande City, TX 78582, about 11.6 miles from Roma in a straight line. In justice court you will find civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and eviction suits, but no divorces. County courts accept amounts from over $200 to $20,000 as well, and a civil case over $500 up to $325,000 might be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. Precinct questions go to the justice court clerk, since the precinct follows the address. The Starr County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Roma: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before a Roma landlord can sue to evict, the tenant must have a written notice to vacate. The statute sets three days as a floor, unless the lease or agreement sets a different period, and it lets the landlord choose mail, a conspicuous spot inside the premises, a hand-off to a tenant 16 or older, or electronic communication agreed in writing. A last day on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day, since those days count. The landlord's sworn petition then goes to justice court. A private process server can carry the notice. The eviction citation must be served by a sheriff or constable, and an alias citation becomes available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Roma Defendants
Starr County divorce papers go to the spouse by personal delivery or registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If a spouse cannot be found, the court can approve a different method under Rule 106(b) after the plaintiff files a motion and a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. Approved methods may include papers left with someone older than 16, or email or social media. A corporate defendant answers at its registered agent, at its president or a vice president, or through the Secretary of State. A default judgment cannot be signed before proof of service has been on file ten days. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Roma
Roma Police Department takes local reports. The one hospital in range is Starr County Memorial Hospital, 128 N FM Rd 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582, about 9.3 miles away. Serving a subpoena means giving the witness a copy and tendering any fee the law requires. Texas sets the witness fee at $10 for each day of attendance, due from whoever summons, and the fee for a records custodian at $1. When documents sit with a nonparty, all parties must be told 10 days before service. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Roma
Roma has ZIP code 78584, and Escobares and Rio Grande City are its neighbors.
Roma Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Under Rule 103 you are an interested person.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not unless a court has ordered it under Rule 106(b). The services page and the FAQ say more.