Seabrook lies in two counties, Chambers and Harris, and a process server in Seabrook, Texas must ask first which of them hears the case, because the Chambers County seat of Anahuac is about 22.0 miles away. Seabrook is home to 13,629 people on 4.9 square miles. The papers can be citations, petitions, subpoenas or notices to vacate. The least expensive option, Standard Service, means an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service means within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service means within 24 hours. You receive a signed Rule 107 Return of Service by email. Several hospitals sit within about 9.4 miles.
What a Process Server Costs in Seabrook: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service costs $69. Rush Service costs $119. 24-Hour Service costs $169. The pricing page and the order form show these. Constables and sheriffs in Chambers and Harris counties may also serve, with fees set by each commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is simply another path.
Who May Serve Papers in Seabrook: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Two counties, one rule: Rule 103. A person with a stake in the case may not serve. Others may serve if they are sheriffs, constables or other persons authorized by law; adults 18 or older named in a written court order; or process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The certification guide explains the certificate.
Where Seabrook Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
For Chambers County, the seat is Anahuac, where the Chambers County Courthouse stands at 404 Washington Avenue, Anahuac, TX 77514, about 22.0 miles from Seabrook in a straight line. A Harris County address points to Harris County courts, which is a separate question to settle at the outset. Justice court is for civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions, and not divorces. The county court takes amounts from over $200 up to $20,000 and a civil case over $500 and up to $325,000 might be assigned to a statutory county court or a district court. For the precinct, the justice court clerk can help. The Chambers County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Seabrook: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Seabrook landlord's formal notice to vacate has to be written, and must give at least three days unless the lease or agreement sets some other period. It can be mailed, left in a conspicuous spot inside the premises, handed to a tenant 16 or older, or sent electronically if the parties agreed in writing. All calendar days count, but if the last one is a weekend or holiday the deadline moves to the next business day. Afterward the landlord's sworn petition is filed in justice court. A private server may deliver the notice. Serving the court's eviction citation is for a sheriff or constable, and an alias citation can be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Seabrook Defendants
Divorce papers reach a Seabrook spouse in person or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. If neither works, the plaintiff can move for a different method under Rule 106(b), supported by a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. If approved, papers might be left with someone over 16, or sent by email or social media. A company can be served at its registered agent, at a president or vice president of a corporation, or through the Secretary of State. Default judgment is not available until the proof of service has been filed for ten days. The Rule 106(b) guide explains more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Seabrook
Seabrook Police Department covers the city. Records requests would likely go to Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, 18300 St John Drive, Nassau Bay, TX 77058 (about 6.4 miles). Other options are Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital, 333 N Texas Avenue, Suite 1000, Webster, TX 77598 (about 9.1 miles) and HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, 500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598 (about 9.4 miles). A subpoena is delivered as a copy to the witness with any fee required. A witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance by the party who summons, and a records custodian is owed $1. For a nonparty's documents, all parties must receive 10 days' notice. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Seabrook
Seabrook has ZIP code 77586. Neighbors: El Lago, Pasadena, Clear Lake Shores, League City, Kemah and Taylor Lake Village.
Seabrook Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 bars parties.
What if the person avoids service?
Keep notes on each try and ask for a Rule 106(b) order. See the services page and the FAQ.