South Point, Texas sits about 7.5 miles from the Cameron County Courthouse in Brownsville, and a process server working this unincorporated Cameron County community delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Standard Service brings an attempt within 5 business days, while Rush Service brings it within 48 hours and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. You receive the signed Return of Service by email after delivery. South Point is a Census-designated place, 1,014 people at the 2020 Census, with no city government; the Cameron County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement.
What a Process Server Costs in South Point: Three Flat Tiers
South Point orders use the same three flat rates. Standard costs $69. Rush costs $119. 24-Hour costs $169. When the papers include a Texas state-court citation or summons, a $100 fee is added. Send them through the order form. Cameron County constables and the sheriff charge fees the commissioners court adopts under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in South Point: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Sheriffs, constables, adults authorized by law or written order, and Judicial Branch Certification Commission certified process servers may all serve under Rule 103. On request, the clerk can mail a citation by registered or certified mail instead. Parties and interested persons may not serve.
Where South Point Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
South Point cases are heard in Brownsville, the county seat, at 974 East Harrison Street, Brownsville, TX 78520. A Cameron County justice court decides evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 but never divorce or land title. The county court overlaps it for claims over $200 and statutory county courts hear cases over $500 up to $325,000. Divorce goes to district court. Since the precinct depends on the address in dispute, the justice court clerk is the one to confirm it.
Eviction Notices in South Point: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before suing, the landlord must give at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease sets a different period. Electronic delivery is allowed if agreed in writing, along with mail, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, or a copy left inside in plain view. The justice court's eviction citation can be served only by the Cameron County Sheriff's Office or a constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for South Point Defendants
A divorce respondent is served personally or by certified mail. If service fails, a Rule 106(b) motion made under penalty of perjury can win an order for leaving papers with an adult or another effective method. Business defendants are served through their registered agent, president or a vice president.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near South Point
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville, 1040 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520, is about 8.7 miles away, and Valley Regional Medical Center, 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526, about 11.3 miles. A $10 witness fee per attendance day is paid at service, and a custodian producing records gets $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around South Point
South Point uses ZIP code 78521. Brownsville, Cameron Park and Olmito are nearby; the Cameron County page lists more.
South Point Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent, or the Secretary of State when a South Point company's agent cannot be found.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After the return has been on file ten days, counting neither the filing day nor the judgment day.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a Rule 106(b) order.