Sebastian, Texas, is an unincorporated community in Willacy County, a Census-designated place of 1,684 residents with no city government, and a process server delivering there relies on Willacy County courts and the Willacy County sheriff. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be delivered under Standard Service with an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service is emailed when the job is done.
Sebastian Process Server Costs: Three Flat Tiers
Three prices, set by speed. Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. All three are on the pricing page, and the order form starts a job. When the paper is a Texas state-court citation or summons, expect an added $100 fee. The Willacy County sheriff and constables also serve, for fees adopted by the commissioners court each year (Local Government Code 118.131), and a private server is simply one more option.
Who May Serve Papers in Sebastian: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, a sheriff, a constable, a court-authorized adult 18 or older, or a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve. A party or anyone interested in the result cannot. A return signed by someone other than a sheriff, constable or clerk must be verified or made under penalty of perjury.
Where Sebastian Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Raymondville is the county seat. The Willacy County Courthouse at 576 West Main Avenue, Raymondville, TX 78580 is about 9.5 miles from Sebastian. A Willacy County justice court hears evictions and claims up to $20,000; the county court shares the range above $200. Justice courts cannot hear divorce. For a Sebastian address, the Willacy County justice court clerk can confirm which precinct the dispute belongs to.
Eviction Notices in Sebastian: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas landlords give at least three days' written notice to vacate unless a lease sets a different period. The notice may be mailed, handed to a tenant 16 or older, left inside the home in a conspicuous spot, or sent electronically if agreed in writing. After the sworn petition is filed, the eviction citation must be served by the Willacy County sheriff or a constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Sebastian Defendants
A divorce citation goes to the respondent personally or by certified mail. If that fails, a sworn statement detailing each attempt can support a Rule 106(b) order allowing delivery to someone older than 16 at the home or service by email. A corporation is served on its registered agent, president or a vice president. Ten days with the return on file come before a default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Sebastian
Harlingen Medical Center, 5501 South Expressway 77, is about 10.1 miles away. Farther out, about 17.5 miles, is Knapp Medical Center, 1401 East Eight Street in Weslaco. For law enforcement records, the subpoena goes to the Willacy County sheriff. A witness gets $10 a day, paid when served, and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Sebastian
Sebastian uses ZIP 78594. Lyford, Santa Rosa and Combes are nearby; see the Willacy County page.
Sebastian Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or the Texas Secretary of State if the agent cannot be found.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order from the judge.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party cannot serve process.