Scissors is a small Hidalgo County, Texas, community of about 1.6 square miles, and a process server there can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate in ZIP code 78537. Order Standard Service and the attempt comes within 5 business days. Order Rush Service and it comes within 48 hours. Order 24-Hour Service and it comes within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service, emailed to you, records the delivery. Scissors is unincorporated, a Census-designated place counted at 3,758 people in 2020, and has no city government.
What a Process Server Costs in Scissors: Three Flat Tiers
- Standard Service at $69 has its attempt within 5 business days.
- Rush Service at $119 has its attempt within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour Service at $169 has its attempt within 24 hours.
Because a Texas state-court citation or summons may be served only by a sheriff, constable, certified process server or court-authorized adult (TRCP 103), it carries an additional $100 fee. Details are on the pricing page; use the order form to begin. Hidalgo County's commissioners court sets constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131, and a private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Scissors: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets sheriffs, constables, court-authorized adults and JBCC-certified process servers serve citations. Parties cannot serve. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office polices Scissors, and its deputies and county constables serve all eviction citations.
Where Scissors Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Hidalgo County Courthouse at 100 North Closner Boulevard, Edinburg, TX 78539 is about 13.6 miles from Scissors, in the county seat of Edinburg. Justice court there covers claims up to $20,000 plus evictions. For the precinct, the address in dispute controls, and the Hidalgo County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Scissors: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
In Scissors, a notice to vacate must give at least three days in writing unless the lease provides otherwise. Acceptable delivery is by mail, to a conspicuous place inside, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically by written agreement. After that, a sworn petition is filed in the justice court of the property's precinct, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Scissors Defendants
Divorce papers go to a Scissors respondent in person or by registered or certified mail. A sworn Rule 106(b) motion lets the court approve substituted service after failed tries. Default judgment requires ten days with proof on file.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Scissors
Knapp Medical Center, about 4.5 miles away at 1401 East Eight Street, Weslaco, TX 78596, is nearest. Rio Grande Regional Hospital, 101 E Ridge Rd, Mcallen, TX 78503, is about 11.5 miles, and South Texas Health System, 1102 W Trenton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539, about 12.3 miles. Custodians receive $1 per records subpoena; witnesses receive $10 a day.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Scissors
ZIP code 78537 serves Scissors. Donna, Midway South and South Alamo are adjacent.
Scissors Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party may not serve process in the case.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After the return has been on file ten days, excluding the day of filing and the day of judgment.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only under a Rule 106(b) order.