Sparks is a small El Paso County, Texas, community, just 1.4 square miles, and a process server there delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate in ZIP code 79928. Standard Service's attempt is within 5 business days. Rush Service's is within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service's is within 24 hours. The signed Return of Service is emailed to you after delivery. Sparks is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place counted at 4,760 residents in 2020, without a city government.
What a Process Server Costs in Sparks: Three Flat Tiers
| Tier | Price | Attempt |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Service | $69 | within 5 business days |
| Rush Service | $119 | within 48 hours |
| 24-Hour Service | $169 | within 24 hours |
Details are on the pricing page; jobs start on the order form. El Paso County constables and the sheriff serve process too, at fees the commissioners court sets yearly under Local Government Code 118.131, and a private server is one more choice.
Who May Serve Papers in Sparks: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
In Sparks Rule 103 lets a citation be served by a sheriff or constable, by an adult 18 or older authorized by law or written order, or by someone certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement in Sparks, and its deputies and county constables alone serve eviction citations.
Where Sparks Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Sparks cases go to the El Paso County Courthouse, 500 East San Antonio Avenue, El Paso, TX 79901, about 15.5 miles away in El Paso, the county seat. El Paso County justice courts take Sparks civil claims up to $20,000 and evictions. Which precinct hears a Sparks dispute depends on the address involved; ask the El Paso County justice court clerk.
Eviction Notices in Sparks: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Sparks tenant gets at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease says otherwise. It may be mailed, placed in a conspicuous spot inside, handed to a tenant 16 or older, or sent electronically when agreed in writing. The suit is a sworn petition in the justice court where the property lies, with the citation served by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Sparks Defendants
Personal delivery or registered or certified mail with return receipt is the starting point. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can win an order for substituted service. Default judgment waits ten days after proof is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Sparks
Only about 2.0 miles separate Sparks from The Hospitals of Providence Horizon City Campus, 13600 Horizon Street, Suite 100, Horizon City, TX 79928. The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus, 3280 Joe Battle Blvd, El Paso, TX 79938, is about 8.2 miles, and El Paso Children's Hospital, 4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX 79905, about 13.3 miles. Records custodians are entitled to $1; testifying witnesses get $10 per day under a subpoena.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Sparks
Sparks is in ZIP code 79928, near Socorro, Horizon City and Agua Dulce.
Sparks Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent; the Secretary of State takes over when that agent cannot be found.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Texas bars parties from serving process in their own case.
What if the person avoids service?
Seek a Rule 106(b) order, backed by notes of each try.