Wolfforth is a Lubbock County city of 5,559 with its own police department, and the Lubbock County Courthouse is about 10.6 miles away, so a process server in Wolfforth, Texas typically carries papers for a hearing in the county's seat. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate are all in scope. The attempt lands within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours depending on the tier you buy, and the signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to you when the delivery is done.
Wolfforth Costs: Flat Prices Across Three Process Server Tiers
Standard Service sells for $69; Rush Service for $119 and 24-Hour Service for $169. A job on the first starts within 5 business days. A job on the second starts within 48 hours. A job on the third starts within 24 hours. The pricing page shows the same numbers, and the order form opens the order.
The sheriff and constables of Lubbock County serve papers too, charging what the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131. Private service is a separate possibility.
Who May Serve Papers in Wolfforth: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas draws the line in Rule 103, which approves officers, adults aged 18 or over who hold a court's written permission, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, while excluding every party and any person with an interest in the outcome. The Rule 103 guide covers it.
Where Wolfforth Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Lubbock is the county seat. The Lubbock County Courthouse is at 904 Broadway Street, Lubbock, TX 79408, about 10.6 miles from Wolfforth. Evictions and civil claims capped at $20,000 are justice court cases. County court overlaps for claims from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court may hear civil matters from $500 to $325,000. The address in dispute decides the justice precinct, so ask the justice court clerk. The Lubbock County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Wolfforth: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
For a landlord, the notice to vacate is step one and it must be written. Minimum time: three days, unless the lease says otherwise. Delivery: by mail, by hand to a tenant at least 16 years old, inside the home, or by email under a written agreement. Counting: every day, with a weekend or holiday deadline moving to the next business day. After the notice period, the landlord files a sworn petition in justice court, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Wolfforth Defendants
A divorce is filed in district court. The spouse gets the citation and petition in person or by certified mail with a return receipt. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion naming likely locations and prior efforts can lead a judge to approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide explains it. Companies are served through registered agents. Ten days on file must pass before default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Wolfforth
Wolfforth Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock (6401 Spur 327, Lubbock, TX 79424, about 4.5 miles), Covenant Childrens Hospital (4015 22nd Place, Lubbock, TX 79410, about 7.5 miles) and Covenant Medical Center (3615 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410, about 8.1 miles). A witness receives $10 per day of attendance and a custodian $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Wolfforth
Wolfforth is ZIP 79382. Neighbors: Lubbock, Shallowater and Ransom Canyon.
Wolfforth Process Server FAQ
What if a friend wants to help serve?
A friend with no stake can serve only with a court order or JBCC certification.
Can the court allow email service?
Yes, under Rule 106(b), after a sworn motion.
How long until default is allowed?
Ten days after filing the return, not counting two bookend days.