Sheldon sits in the eastern reaches of Harris County's unincorporated land, and a process server in Texas can deliver citations, divorce petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate to its homes and businesses. Ordering Standard means an attempt within 5 business days; Rush brings that to 48 hours and 24-Hour Service to 24 hours. Each completed Sheldon delivery is documented in a signed Return of Service that lands in your email. Sheldon is a Census-designated place of 2,361 people with no city government, so Harris County courts and the Harris County Sheriff's Office serve it.
What a Process Server Costs in Sheldon: Three Flat Tiers
Pricing does not depend on traffic or distance from downtown. The $69 Standard tier puts an attempt within 5 business days. The $119 Rush tier puts it within 48 hours. The $169 tier, 24-Hour Service, puts it within 24 hours. Texas state-court citations and summonses add a $100 fee to the tier price. See pricing and the order form. In Harris County, the commissioners court sets yearly fees for the sheriff and constables under Local Government Code 118.131, and a private server is another way to get papers served.
Who May Serve Papers in Sheldon: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 opens service to sheriffs and constables, to adults named in a written court order, and to process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, while barring any party or interested person. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is Sheldon's law enforcement agency, and its deputies serve process along with the Harris County constables. Our certification guide has more.
Where Sheldon Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Harris County's seat is Houston, and the Harris County Civil Courthouse at 201 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002 is about 15.1 miles from Sheldon. Justice courts hear evictions and claims up to $20,000. Statutory county courts handle civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 alongside district court, which also takes divorce. A Harris County justice court precinct is set by the address in dispute, and its clerk can confirm which one handles a Sheldon address.
Eviction Notices in Sheldon: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Under the Property Code, a landlord gives at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease provides otherwise. Mail, hand delivery to a tenant at least 16, a notice left inside the unit in a conspicuous place, or agreed electronic delivery all qualify. The eviction citation goes out through the sheriff or a constable, never a private server.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Sheldon Defendants
A Sheldon respondent should be handed the citation. If that fails, a sworn statement of the attempts lets the court sign a Rule 106(b) order for delivery to an adult over 16 at the address or for electronic service.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Sheldon
Altus Houston Hospital, LP, 6011 W Sam Houston Pkwy South, Houston, TX 77072, is about 3.8 miles away; East Houston Medical Center, 15149 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX 77049, about 4.3 miles; and Ad Hospital East, LLC, 12950 East Freeway, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77015, about 7.4 miles. The witness gets $10 per day when served, and a records custodian $1. Report requests about a deputy's call go to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Sheldon
Sheldon sits in ZIP 77049 beside Channelview, Barrett and Cloverleaf.
Sheldon Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
A business in Sheldon is served through its registered agent; when no agent can be found, the Secretary of State becomes the agent.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 keeps the people in the suit from serving it.