How late can a process server serve papers in Texas?

Question

How late can a process server serve papers in Texas?

Answer 1

24/7

Answer 2

Well apparently they can not serve you on Sunday, but outside of that, a process server can serve you anywhere or anytime he/she can find you.

Woke you up???

No civil suit shall be commenced nor process issued or served on Sunday, except in cases of injunction, attachment, garnishment, sequestration, or distress proceedings, provided that citation by publication published on Sunday shall be valid. (Amended Oct. 3, 1972, eff.

   *  Manner of Service. A subpoena may be served at any place within the State of Texas by any sheriff or constable of the State of Texas, or any person who is not a party and is 18 years of age or older. A subpoena must be served by delivering a copy to the witness and tendering to that person any fees required by law. If the witness is a party and is represented by an attorney of record in the proceeding, the subpoena may be served on the witness’s attorney of record.

    * Proof of Service. Proof of service must be made by filing either:

         1. the witness’s signed written memorandum attached to the subpoena showing that the witness accepted the subpoena; or

         2. a statement by the person who made the service stating the date, time, and manner of service, and the name of the person served.