For a process server in Taft Southwest, Texas, the work in this San Patricio County community is mostly citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. You pick the speed: Standard Service means an attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service means within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service means within 24 hours. After the papers are delivered, you get a signed Return of Service by email. Taft Southwest is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place with 1,296 residents in 2020, that borders Taft but has no government of its own.
What a Process Server Costs in Taft Southwest: Three Flat Tiers
Three prices cover nearly every job, as posted on the pricing page: Standard at $69 and Rush at $119 with 24-Hour at $169. A San Patricio County citation adds the $100 state-court citation fee on top of the tier. Orders go through the order form. The San Patricio County Sheriff's Office and the constables charge separately, at rates the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Taft Southwest: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 authorizes a sheriff, a constable, an adult acting under law or a written order, or a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. That server signs the return under penalty of perjury and may list an identification number. A party to the case is not allowed to serve.
Where Taft Southwest Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The San Patricio County Courthouse, 400 West Sinton Street, Sinton, TX 78387, is about 8.1 miles away in the county seat. A San Patricio County justice court can decide civil disputes worth up to $20,000 plus evictions, but not divorce. The county court shares cases above $200 up to $20,000 and the district court takes divorce. The justice court clerk can tell you which precinct covers the address in dispute.
Eviction Notices in Taft Southwest: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas requires written notice to vacate at least three days before filing, unless the lease sets a longer or shorter time. A landlord can hand it to any tenant 16 or older, leave it inside in a conspicuous spot, mail it, or send it electronically if agreed in writing. After the sworn petition is filed, only the sheriff or a constable may serve the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Taft Southwest Defendants
A citation goes to the respondent in hand or by certified mail. After failed tries, a court can permit leaving it with someone over 16 or another effective method on a sworn Rule 106(b) motion. Corporations are served through the registered agent, the president or a vice president. A default needs the return on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Taft Southwest
Corpus Christi hospitals are closest: CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, 600 Elizabeth Street, about 14.0 miles; Corpus Christi Medical Center,The, 3315 S Alameda St, about 15.2 miles; and Driscoll Childrens Hospital, 3533 S Alameda, about 15.5 miles. Witnesses are owed $10 per day, paid at service, and a custodian $1 (witness fee guide).
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Taft Southwest
ZIP code 78390 covers the area. Neighbors include Taft, Portland and Sinton; see the San Patricio County page.
Taft Southwest Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
The court may approve substituted service under Rule 106(b) after a sworn account of the attempts.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No; parties and interested people are barred.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After the return has been on file with the clerk ten days.