West University Place is just 2.0 square miles, with 15,033 residents, and a process server in West University Place, Texas is serving a Harris County enclave about 5.4 miles from the courthouse in downtown Houston. The job could involve a citation, a petition, a subpoena or a notice to vacate. The slowest speed, Standard Service, schedules an attempt inside 5 business days. Rush Service plans one inside 48 hours. 24-Hour Service plans one inside 24 hours. When delivery is complete you get the signed Texas Rule 107 Return of Service by email. Three hospitals sit within about 1.9 miles.
What a Process Server Costs in West University Place: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service is $69. Rush Service is $119. 24-Hour Service is $169. That is the whole list, and the pricing page and the order form match it. Harris County's constables and sheriff can serve, too; the commissioners court sets their fees under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is a different option.
Who May Serve Papers in West University Place: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Nobody with a stake in the case may serve it in Texas, a point that Rule 103 makes without exception. Who may serve, then? Sheriffs and constables, other persons authorized by law, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. For the credential's details see the guide.
Where West University Place Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Houston is the Harris County seat. The Harris County Civil Courthouse is at 201 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002, about 5.4 miles from West University Place in a straight line. Disputes over money up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and eviction cases are for justice court; divorce cases are not. County courts also hear amounts over $200 up to $20,000. Civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 can be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. The justice court precinct depends on the address, and the clerk can tell you which applies. The Harris County page has more.
Eviction Notices in West University Place: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
No landlord in West University Place can skip the notice to vacate. It must be written. It must give at least three days unless the lease or agreement provides otherwise. It must be delivered by mail, by a conspicuous placement inside the premises, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or by electronic communication agreed in writing. The count includes weekends and holidays, though a last day on one moves to the next business day. Following that, a sworn petition goes to justice court. Taking the notice to the tenant is work that a hired private server may do. The court's eviction citation is reserved for a sheriff or constable, and if 5 business days pass after filing, an alias citation can be requested.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for West University Place Defendants
Divorce citations in Harris County are meant to reach the spouse in person or by registered or certified mail with return receipt. If the spouse cannot be found, the plaintiff may seek a Rule 106(b) order, supported by a sworn statement of likely locations and the attempts made. The judge may allow papers left with a person over 16, or delivery by email or social media. Look first for a company's registered agent, then for a corporate president or vice president, and only then for the Secretary of State. The clerk must have held the proof of service for ten days before any default judgment is signed. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near West University Place
Hospitals in range: Texas Orthopedic Hospital, 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX 77030 (about 1.7 miles), Texas Childrens Hospital, 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030 (about 1.9 miles), and Legent North Houston Surgical Hospital, 4801 Bissonnet Street, Bellaire, TX 77401 (about 1.9 miles). A server handles a subpoena by giving the witness a copy with any fee required. The witness fee is $10 for each day of attendance, from the summoning party, and the custodian fee is $1. Nonparty documents require 10 days' notice to all parties before service. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around West University Place
West University Place uses ZIP code 77005. Houston, Southside Place and Bellaire are its neighbors.
West University Place Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 excludes parties.
How is a company served?
By delivering to the registered agent or an officer, or to the Secretary of State if neither can be found. Related answers are on the services page and the FAQ.