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Houston Process Server for Law Firms
Have court papers served in Houston, ordered and tracked from one account. This page covers what is local to Houston; Texas's rules on who can serve, methods and deadlines are on the Texas process serving page.
Process serving through Legal Hub Group is for law firms, attorneys and their staff. Representing yourself? Our sister company Famous Legal Services handles serves for individuals.
What is different
Serving papers in Houston
Harris County constables
Harris County constable precincts run civil divisions that serve citations, subpoenas, protective orders and writs; Harris County publishes an $85.00 constable fee for serving a citation within the county. Harris County, Constable Fees: In Harris County ↗
Certified process servers
Instead of a constable, a Texas process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission can serve a Harris County citation. Tex. R. Civ. P. 103 ↗
The court
Houston's court
Harris County civil courts (the Harris County Clerk handles the County Civil Courts at Law). The court's website ↗
Price
The same as anywhere in Texas: $110 routine, $160 rush, $210 same-day per person served, and $70 for each additional defendant at the same address on routine. Subscription plans take up to 20% off every serve.
Routine: First attempt within 3 business days. Rush: First attempt within 24 hours.
Questions
Serving papers in Houston: questions
What does a Harris County constable charge to serve a citation?
Harris County publishes $85.00 for serving a citation within Harris County.
Can a private process server serve in Houston?
Yes, a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (Tex. R. Civ. P. 103).
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General information, not legal advice. Checked October 2026; the court and the cited rules control.
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