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Rule 106 - Method of Service (a) Unless the citation or court order otherwise directs, the citation must be served by: (1) delivering to the defendant, in person, a copy of the citation, showing the delivery date, and of the petition; or (2) mailing to the defendant by registered or certified mail, return receipt ...

(b) A subpoena must be served at least five days before the hearing, and must include a copy of the notice of hearing or other information that is sufficient to notify the witness of how to appear, including instructions and information for joining a videoconference or telephone conference call if applicable.

Any witness refusing to give evidence may be committed to jail, there to remain without bail until such witness shall consent to give evidence.

A case remains in Level 1 or Level 2, as determined by the pleadings, unless and until it is moved to Level 3. To be in Level 3, the court must order a specific plan for the case, either on a party's motion or on the court's own initiative.

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.

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 190 identifies the three levels of discovery. In most cases, discovery level 2 (Rule 190.3) governs the timing of discovery. After initial disclosures, you can serve requests for discovery until 30 days before the date set for trial, or the date set by the court.

A party may obtain discovery of the name, address, and telephone number of persons having know ledge of relevant facts, and a brief statement of each identified person's connection with the case.

Rule 190.4. Discovery Control Plan - By Order (Level 3) (1999) (a) Application. The court must, on a party's motion, and may, on its own initiative, order that discovery be conducted in ance with a discovery control plan tailored to the circumstances of the specific suit.

Levels of Discovery in Texas Level 1: Expedited Actions and Divorce Involving Minimal Assets. Level 2: Default Level for Most Cases. Level 3: Complex Cases.