A process server in Texarkana, Texas can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to people in Bowie County, and the customer receives a signed Rule 107 Return of Service by email afterward. Standard Service starts with an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service starts one within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service starts one within 24 hours. The city has 36,236 residents on 32.0 square miles, yet the county courthouse sits in New Boston, a notable distance from the city itself.
What a Process Server Costs in Texarkana: Three Flat Tiers
Prices stay the same regardless of what kind of paper you are sending. Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. Each follows the timing in the paragraph above, and both the pricing page and the order form list them. Constables and sheriffs are an alternative in Texas; the Bowie County commissioners court determines their fees under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is simply one more path.
Who May Serve Papers in Texarkana: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Anyone planning to serve a Texarkana defendant should start with Rule 103. It permits sheriffs, constables and others authorized by law; adults at least 18 years old named in a written court order; and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. It bars every party and every person who stands to gain or lose from the case. A certification lasts two years, then must be renewed. Learn more in the certification guide.
Where Texarkana Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Bowie County's seat is New Boston, home of the Bowie County Courthouse at 710 James Bowie Drive, New Boston, TX 75570, about 18.6 miles from Texarkana in a straight line. Civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) go to justice court, as do evictions; divorces do not. County courts overlap for amounts over $200 up to $20,000 while district courts and statutory county courts share civil matters over $500 up to $325,000. The justice court precinct is set by where the address in dispute lies, and the clerk of the justice court can say which applies. For more on the county, see the Bowie County page.
Eviction Notices in Texarkana: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texarkana landlords give written notice to vacate before going to court, at least three days unless a lease or agreement sets another period. The Property Code recognizes mail, leaving the notice inside the premises in a conspicuous place, handing it to a tenant 16 or older, and electronic communication if parties agreed in writing. All days count, including weekends and holidays, with a last day on either shifting to the next business day. After that the landlord files a sworn petition in the justice court. A private server can hand-deliver the notice. For the eviction citation, only a sheriff or constable may serve, and after 5 business days without service an alias citation can be requested.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Texarkana Defendants
The rule for civil citations outside justice court is personal delivery or registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. When both fail, Rule 106(b) lets a court authorize something else after receiving a motion with a sworn statement listing places the defendant can probably be found and the facts of earlier attempts. The order might approve leaving the papers with someone older than 16 or sending them by email or social media. Businesses go through a registered agent or, for corporations, a president or vice president, and the Secretary of State if no agent can be reached. Ten days of proof of service on file must pass before default. Read the Rule 106(b) guide.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Texarkana
Two hospitals are in range. CHRISTUS St Michael Health System is at 2600 St Michael Dr, Texarkana, TX 75503, about 1.0 miles away, and Wadley Regional Medical Center at 1000 Pine Street, Texarkana, TX 75501, about 2.6 miles. The Texarkana Police Department is the city's police agency. Serving a subpoena involves delivering a copy to the witness and tendering any required fee. The witness fee is $10 per day of attendance, due from the party issuing the subpoena at service, and records custodians receive $1. For nonparty records, give all parties 10 days' notice before service. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Texarkana
ZIP codes: 75501 and 75503. Nearby places include Nash, Wake Village and Hooks.
Texarkana Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party counts as an interested person, and Rule 103 excludes interested persons.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After the proof of service has been on file ten days, excluding the filing and judgment days.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only with a court order under Rule 106(b). More on services and the FAQ.