Texas Legal Runners delivers citations, summons, complaints, and petitions throughout Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange Counties — with GPS-verified proof that satisfies Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 103-106.
Civil process serving is the formal delivery of legal documents to a party in a lawsuit or legal proceeding. In Texas, proper service of process is a constitutional requirement — it gives defendants notice of claims against them and provides courts with jurisdiction to proceed. Without valid service, a judgment can be overturned on appeal, no matter how meritorious your case.
When an attorney files a civil lawsuit in Jefferson County District Court, the Hardin County courts, or any Southeast Texas tribunal, the court issues process — typically a citation — that must be personally delivered to the defendant by an authorized process server. That delivery, documented with court-admissible proof, is civil process serving.
Texas Legal Runners handles this for law firms and pro se parties throughout the Golden Triangle. We serve papers fast, document everything, and deliver proof within 24 hours of completed service.
Texas process service is governed by Rules 103 through 106 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Here's a working summary that matters when you're selecting a process server:
Process may be served by any person authorized by law or by written order of the court. In Texas, this includes a sheriff, constable, or any person 18 years or older who is not a party to the lawsuit and not interested in the outcome. Texas Legal Runners' process servers meet all Rule 103 requirements.
The officer or authorized person receiving process must execute it promptly and return it as directed by the court. Delays in service can jeopardize your case timeline. We execute and return proof of service the same day service is completed.
Service of process is accomplished by delivering a copy of the citation and petition to the defendant in person (personal service), by leaving a copy with someone 16 or older at the defendant's usual place of business or abode (substitute service requires court order under Rule 106), or by certified mail. Personal service is the gold standard — it's fastest, least contestable, and what we specialize in.
If personal service cannot be accomplished after diligent attempts, Rule 106 authorizes the court to order substituted service — leaving documents at the defendant's residence or place of business, or serving by alternative means. We document every attempt with GPS coordinates and timestamps, giving your motion for substituted service the evidentiary foundation it needs.
From a straightforward divorce citation to a time-sensitive TRO, Texas Legal Runners handles the full spectrum of civil process serving. Every document type receives the same level of precision.
Serving a business defendant in Texas? Under TRCP 106 and the Texas Business Organizations Code, corporations, LLCs, and other entities may be served through their registered agent. We locate registered agents in the Texas Secretary of State database and complete service in compliance with Texas entity service statutes.
This matters for Southeast Texas cases involving refineries, contractors, and corporate defendants headquartered outside the Golden Triangle — we get it done without delays from out-of-town process servers unfamiliar with local geography.
Our service area covers the entire Golden Triangle — Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange Counties. We serve in urban downtowns, industrial corridors, rural roads, and every address in between. See our county-specific pages for local court and filing details.
Every civil process serve we complete produces court-admissible documentation that satisfies Texas courts. Our proof of service package includes:
If service cannot be accomplished on the first attempt, we document each attempt with the same GPS-verified record — giving you the evidentiary foundation for a Rule 106 motion for substituted service.
We quote flat rates before we start. No surprise fees for mileage, GPS documentation, photo evidence, or notarization — everything is included. Rush and same-day service carry a clearly disclosed additional charge, quoted at the time of submission.
Our pricing is competitive with national providers like ABC Legal but with a critical advantage: we're local. We know these streets, these courts, and these defendants. That local knowledge translates to higher first-attempt success rates and faster turnaround times.
See our 2026 Texas process server pricing guide for a detailed breakdown of typical costs across different service types.
Flat rates quoted before we start. GPS documentation, timestamped photos, and notarized affidavit of service included on every job. No hidden fees for mileage within our service area, photo evidence, or digital delivery.
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Texas Legal Runners handles civil process serving throughout Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange Counties. GPS-verified proof, TRCP compliant, delivered fast.
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