Wheeler County's seat is Wheeler, Texas, a city of about 1,490 people, and a process server in Wheeler, TX works in a town where the courthouse and Parkview Hospital are each about 0.3 miles away. The data lists no police department for the city. A citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate can get its attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service arrives by email afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in Wheeler: Three Flat Tiers
The Wheeler tiers rise with speed. Standard Service starts at $69 and covers an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service, at $119 covers an attempt within 48 hours. At $169 24-Hour Service covers an attempt within 24 hours. Read pricing or go directly to the order form. In Wheeler County the commissioners court sets constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Wheeler: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas leaves no opening for the people in the dispute. Under Rule 103, service belongs to sheriffs and constables, to adults named in a written court order, and to servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.
Where Wheeler Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Wheeler cases are filed at the Wheeler County Courthouse, 401 Main Street, about 0.3 miles from the center of town. A justice court takes eviction suits and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest. For claims between $200 and $20,000 a county court is also an option, and a statutory county court may hear civil cases above $500 and up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can say which precinct includes an address. See the Wheeler County hub.
Eviction Notices in Wheeler: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Wheeler landlord who wants a tenant out has to deliver a written notice to vacate first, at least three days unless the lease picks another period. Delivery may be by mail, by leaving it inside the premises where it is conspicuous, or by hand to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the hand delivery. The citation in the later suit is served only by a sheriff or constable, and an alias is allowed if 5 business days pass.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Wheeler Defendants
A divorce citation is supposed to be handed to the spouse or mailed by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. When a spouse stays out of reach, a judge can approve other service on a sworn Rule 106(b) motion that spells out the attempts. A company can be reached through its registered agent. A default judgment waits ten days from the filing of proof of service.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Wheeler
Parkview Hospital, 901 S. Sweetwater, is about 0.3 miles away, and Shamrock General Hospital, 1000 South Main Street in Shamrock, is about 16.7 miles away. When a subpoena is served, a witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Wheeler
Wheeler uses ZIP code 79096, and Shamrock is its neighboring city.
Wheeler Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, since a party to the suit may not serve it.
What if the person avoids service?
A Rule 106(b) order, based on a sworn motion, can authorize another method.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not unless a court order under Rule 106(b) allows it.