Wichita Falls keeps its courthouse 1.8 miles from the city's reference point, and a process server in Wichita Falls, TX handles Wichita County papers for a city of 102,288 people. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be placed for an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service is emailed after delivery. Wichita Falls is the county seat and lies wholly in Wichita County.
Wichita Falls Process Server Pricing: Three Flat Tiers
For $69 the Standard Service tier starts within 5 business days. For $119 the Rush Service tier starts within 48 hours. For $169 the 24-Hour Service tier starts within 24 hours. The pricing page has the table and the order form takes a job.
The Wichita County commissioners court sets constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is another route.
Who May Serve Papers in Wichita Falls: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas rules out the parties and anyone interested in the result: that is the point of Rule 103. It allows sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and persons certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A clerk may mail the citation by registered or certified mail.
Government Code 156.001 defines certification, which ends on the last day of the month of its second anniversary unless renewed. The certification guide has more.
Where Wichita Falls Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Wichita County Courthouse is at 900 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, about 1.8 miles from the reference point. Wichita Falls is the county seat.
Courts split civil cases by amount and type. Justice court: evictions and claims to $20,000 without interest, and never divorce, slander, defamation, title to land or lien-on-land suits. County court: overlap from over $200. Statutory county court: overlap with district court over $500 up to $325,000. The address in dispute decides the justice court precinct, and the county's justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Wichita County page.
Eviction Notices in Wichita Falls: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
For a suit filed on or after January 1, 2026, the landlord must first give a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless a written lease or agreement sets a different period. For unpaid rent, a notice to pay or vacate can be used. Delivery by mail, inside the premises in a conspicuous place, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically if agreed in writing is allowed.
Once the justice court case is filed, only a sheriff or constable can serve the citation. If five business days pass without service, the landlord can request an alias citation. A private server delivers only the notice.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Wichita Falls Defendants
A divorce goes to district court. Texas expects the citation and petition to reach the defendant by hand or by registered or certified mail with a return receipt. If that fails, Rule 106(b) allows a court order permitting delivery to a person older than 16 at a probable location, or by email or social media, with a sworn statement of locations and attempts. The Rule 106(b) guide explains.
For companies, the registered agent is where service happens. Rule 107(h) says the proof of service must have been filed ten days before any default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Wichita Falls
A sheriff, constable or non-party adult can serve a subpoena anywhere in Texas, handing over a copy and required fees. The fees are $10 for every day a witness attends, paid at service by the party summoning them, and $1 for a records custodian. A witness within 150 miles of the suit's county can be called. The subpoena guide covers intake.
United Regional Health Care System at 1600 11th Street is 1.5 miles away. Farther out the data lists Clay County Memorial Hospital at 310 W South Street in Henrietta (19.9 miles) and Electra Memorial Hospital at 1207 S Bailey Street in Electra (24.1 miles). The Wichita Falls Police Department is the local department for records.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls' ZIP codes are 76301, 76302, 76305, 76306, 76308, 76309, 76310 and 76311. Neighbors are Lakeside City, Iowa Park and Holliday.
Wichita Falls Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party to the suit cannot.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask the court for substituted service with likely locations and prior attempts.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only under a Rule 106(b) order.