Gregg County's seat is Longview, 7.1 miles from White Oak, and a process server in White Oak, Texas works for a city of 6,221 that runs its own police department and has two hospitals within about 7.4 miles. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can all be served, with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours depending on the tier. Afterward, a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to the customer.
White Oak Fees: What a Process Server Costs, Tier by Tier
You can read the whole menu in three lines. Standard Service is $69 and sends the attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service is $119 and sends it within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $169 and sends it within 24 hours. The pricing page is the reference, and the order form is how a White Oak job gets rolling.
Gregg County's sheriff and constables have a fee schedule too, adopted by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. Choosing a private server is another way to go.
Who May Serve Papers in White Oak: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
In Texas, serving a citation is a regulated act. Rule 103 permits sheriffs, constables and comparable officers, adults aged 18 or older who hold a written court order, and individuals certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The rule excludes whoever filed the suit, whoever is defending it, and anyone else with a stake. For the fuller picture, read the Rule 103 guide.
Where White Oak Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Gregg County Courthouse is at 101 East Methvin Street, Longview, TX 75601, about 7.1 miles from White Oak, and Longview is the county seat. Justice courts take civil claims up to $20,000 along with evictions. A county court may take claims between $200 and $20,000 too, while a statutory county court covers civil cases from $500 up to $325,000. The justice precinct for a given address depends on the address itself, so the justice court clerk is the one to confirm it. The Gregg County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in White Oak: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A tenant who stays too long is first given a written notice to vacate. The least a lease-silent landlord can allow is three days. Delivery options are first-class or certified mail, a hand-off to a tenant 16 or older, placement inside the premises, and email when the tenant agreed in writing. The count takes in weekends and holidays, and a deadline on one rolls to the next business day. Court follows only after that: a sworn petition in justice court, with the citation carried by a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for White Oak Defendants
A divorce is heard in district court. The petition and citation go to the spouse in person or by certified mail asking for a return receipt. If neither works, the plaintiff may file a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing likely locations and the attempts made, so that the judge can authorize email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide shows the elements. A corporation can be served through its registered agent. Default may be sought once ten days have passed since the return was filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near White Oak
White Oak Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Longview Regional Medical Center (2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605, about 7.3 miles), CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center (700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601, about 7.4 miles) and University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (11937 US Highway 271, Tyler, TX 75708, about 22.3 miles). Texas pays a witness $10 for each day and a records custodian $1; as the subpoena guide explains.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around White Oak
White Oak is ZIP 75693. Longview, Gladewater and Kilgore are its listed neighbors.
White Oak Process Server FAQ
Can I be the one to serve if I filed the case?
No. Filing makes you a party, and parties are barred.
What if a person keeps dodging the papers?
A sworn Rule 106(b) motion can win permission for substituted service.
Does the ten-day default wait include weekends?
Yes, calendar days count, but the filing day and the day of judgment do not.