Tex. R. Civ. P. 126
Tex. R. Civ. P. 126 - Fee for Service of Process in a County Other Than in the County of Suit
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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (March 1, 2026) Rule 126 — FEE FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS IN A COUNTY OTHER THAN IN TH PART II - RULES OF PRACTICE IN DISTRICT AND COUNTY COURTS Rule 126: FEE FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS IN A COUNTY OTHER THAN IN THE COUNTY OF SUIT (a) General Rule: Fee Due Before Service. A sheriff or constable may require payment before serving process in a case pending in a county other than the county in which the sheriff or constable is an officer. (b) Exception: Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs Filed. If a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs has been filed in a case in which the declarant requests service of process in a county other than in the county of suit, the clerk must indicate on the document to be served that a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs has been filed. The sheriff or constable must execute the service without demanding payment. Source: Texas Supreme Court — txcourts.gov | Current through March 1, 2026 Page 1