55 - Texas Process Server Certification Now Requires U.S. Work Authorization (Effective October 1, 2026)

If you serve papers in Texas, you need to understand JBCC Rule 3.1 before you apply or hit renew. Effective October 1, 2026, the Judicial Branch Certification Commission will not issue or renew your process server certification unless you are authorized to work lawfully in the United States. In this episode, we break down the exact language of the amendment, separate the facts from online rumors, and walk through the exact steps to keep your credentials active without getting stuck in a renewal queue.