Siesta Acres, Texas, is a compact Census-designated place in Maverick County, and a process server delivering here is serving an unincorporated community that has no city government, only the county's courts and the Maverick County sheriff. Papers include citations with petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, and timing is set by the tier: Standard Service makes its attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours, 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service is emailed once the papers are in hand. Only about 0.4 square miles of land holds its 1,866 residents.
What a Process Server Costs in Siesta Acres: Three Flat Tiers
The pricing page sets three flat prices. Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. Any Texas state-court citation or summons adds a $100 fee. Papers can be uploaded on the order form. The Maverick County sheriff and constables also serve, for county-set fees under Local Government Code 118.131; a private server is an alternative.
Who May Serve Papers in Siesta Acres: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 gives the list: sheriffs and constables; adults 18 or older authorized by law or written court order; and anyone certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. People who are parties, or interested in the outcome, are not allowed to serve.
Where Siesta Acres Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Eagle Pass is the county seat, and the Maverick County Courthouse at 500 Quarry Street, Eagle Pass, TX 78852 is only about 3.3 miles from Siesta Acres. The Maverick County justice court handles evictions and civil claims up to $20,000; the county court shares cases above $200 within that limit. The justice of the peace precinct follows the address in dispute, and the Maverick County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Siesta Acres: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord needs to give at least three days' written notice to vacate, unless a written lease sets a different period. Texas allows mail, hand delivery to any tenant 16 or older, placement inside the premises in a conspicuous spot, or electronic delivery the parties agreed to in writing. After the sworn petition is filed, only the Maverick County sheriff or a constable may serve the eviction citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Siesta Acres Defendants
Personal service on the respondent, or certified mail with return receipt, comes first. When the respondent keeps out of reach, Rule 106(b) lets a judge allow delivery to someone over 16 at the home, or by email or social media, after a sworn statement of the attempts. Companies are served on their registered agent. A default judgment is off the table until ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Siesta Acres
Fort Duncan Medical Center, 3333 N Foster Maldonado Blvd in Eagle Pass, is about 3.8 miles away. For a law enforcement record, the Maverick County sheriff is the place to send the subpoena. The party issuing it owes a summoned witness $10 a day, tendered when the subpoena is served; a records custodian is entitled to $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Siesta Acres
Siesta Acres uses ZIP 78852. Elm Creek, Eagle Pass and Las Quintas Fronterizas lie nearby; see the Maverick County page.
Siesta Acres Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
On its registered agent at the registered office; the Texas Secretary of State steps in if no agent can be found there.
What if the person avoids service?
Note the date and outcome of each try, then ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order.