CV-Certificate of Service (Service of Papers Other than Citation) Instructions: Every notice, pleading, plea, motion, or request made to the court must be served on all other parties in person, by mail or courier, by fax, by e-mail with consent, or in another manner directed by the court. Sec. 17.027. PREPARATION AND SERVICE. (a) The plaintiff or his attorney may prepare the appropriate citation for the defendant. (b) The citation must be in the form prescribed by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. (c) The citation shall be served in the manner prescribed by law. TEXAS CIVIL PROCESS FIELD GUIDE 2018 Edition For Constables, Sheriffs, and Court Personnel Presented by: Texas Justice Court Training Center • Service of process should be done as soon as possible, without delay. 6 6) Service Duties/Requirements of Officer: [TRCP Rules 17, 126] TO A TEXAS CIVIL SUBPOENA I. Introduction Your client has just received a subpoena from a Texas civil court in a case in which she is not a party. She calls you and inquires about what her legal obligations are. Have you received a similar call? If so, then you have come to the right place. TYLA has created this guide to assist Texas