Business Service of Process Information

This information explains the rules for officially serving legal papers when the person or group being sued is a business. It tells you who can accept the papers for different types of businesses, like partnerships or corporations.

The court describes it as: This tells you who to serve when your case is against a business entity.

Common questions

What is the main point of this information?

This information explains who must be served with legal papers when the defendant is a business, because service is different than serving an individual. Great care must be taken to serve the right person or agent.

If the defendant is a corporation, who can accept the papers?

For a corporation, the papers can be served by the president, any vice-president, or the corporation's registered agent. If the agent cannot be found, service can be made on the Secretary of State.

Can I find out what kind of business a defendant is?

You can check the Assumed Names Records at the County Clerk's office, or you can contact the Texas Secretary of State's website or the Office of the State Comptroller for help.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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