Shamrock has a hospital and police department of its own but not the Wheeler County courthouse, which is in the county seat, Wheeler, so a process server in Shamrock, TX covers a Texas city of about 1,790 people and can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service arrives by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Shamrock: Three Flat Tiers
Shamrock customers can order Standard Service at $69 for an attempt within 5 business days. For a faster start there is Rush Service at $119 within 48 hours, and for the fastest there is 24-Hour Service at $169 within 24 hours. The pricing page and order form are online. Wheeler County constables and sheriffs follow fees set by commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Shamrock: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows sheriffs and constables, adults with a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve. Parties may not.
Where Shamrock Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Wheeler County Courthouse is at 401 Main Street in Wheeler, about 15.9 miles from Shamrock in a straight line. Justice court covers civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest and evictions, county court covers $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court covers civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct. See the Wheeler County hub.
Eviction Notices in Shamrock: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord must give at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease differs. It can be mailed, left conspicuously inside the premises, or handed to a tenant 16 or older; a private server can hand-deliver. A sheriff or constable alone serves the eviction citation, and an alias may be requested after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Shamrock Defendants
Citations normally go by personal delivery or registered or certified mail. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask for another method. Registered agents accept for companies. A default judgment must wait ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Shamrock
The Shamrock Police Department is local. Shamrock General Hospital, 1000 South Main Street, is about 1.1 miles away, and Parkview Hospital, 901 S. Sweetwater in Wheeler, is about 15.6 miles away. A witness is owed $10 per day, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Shamrock
Shamrock uses ZIP code 79079, and Wheeler is the neighboring city.
Shamrock Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party cannot.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.