Texas Rule 106 Service Check

TEXAS PROCESS SERVICE · ONLINE CHECK

SERVED COURT PAPERS?
CHECK FOR POSSIBLE MISTAKES.

Answer a few simple questions to spot possible service problems that deserve a closer look.

How did you receive the papers? Choose an option below.

PERSONAL SERVICEPapers handed directly to you
by an authorized process server. SUBSTITUTED SERVICEPapers delivered another way
as allowed by a court order.

Anonymous self-check · About 2–3 minutes · No upload required.

Keep your court deadlines. This is a preliminary educational check, not a definitive assessment or proof that service was valid or invalid. The result is not intended as evidence for court. A Process Service Compliance Review is needed for a detailed assessment of the actual documents; the court decides legal validity. Do not ignore court papers or deadlines because of a result.

Scope, sources & privacy

Designed for personal delivery and Rule 106 court-ordered substituted service of initial citation on an individual within Texas in an ordinary state district or county court civil case. Justice court, eviction, probate, federal cases, business entities, service outside Texas, waivers, and special statutory methods need separate review.

Reference: Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules 103, 106 and 107. Logic reviewed October 6, 2026. Court orders and special rules may change the analysis.

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Prepared by Houston Process Servers, LLC. Professional records review is available to attorneys, law firms and government clients. Individuals should ask their attorney to contact us.

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