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Texas Process Server Continuing Education

8 Hours Total (3 Ethics & 5 Non-Ethics Hours)

Complete your mandatory continuing education requirement for Texas Process Server certification renewal. 100% online, self-paced, and fully updated with the latest JBCC standards.

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8 HoursTotal CE Credit
3 HoursEthics & Conduct
5 HoursNon-Ethics & Rules
100%JBCC Approved

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4.9 / 5  •  281 Verified Reviews
Donald N.
"Great Course - I took this course to renew my Certification. The course was thorough and easy to follow. I recommend this course to anyone looking to renew."
8-Hour CE Course
Belen R.
"Great learning experience! The course was extremely helpful, easy to understand, and very well put together. I feel more confident moving forward."
8-Hour CE Course
Dee P.
"I have been in process serving for over 20 years. This by far explains every detail a process server needs to know. Great Job!"
8-Hour CE Course
Maria G.
"I found this way of doing study hours very user friendly. I was fearful as to how to navigate, but this will be the way I do it from now on!"
8-Hour CE Course
Jerry T.
"Great format and convenience. The format allowed me to take the course at my own leisure instead of cramming everything into one sitting."
8-Hour CE Course
Christina E.
"Very informative and easy to navigate. I will be using this company for my CE from now on. The information is relevant and organized."
8-Hour CE Course
Phillip C.
"Fantastic experience. I was able to take the course on my own time and finish between other tasks. Great Experience with my CE!"
8-Hour CE Course
Eduardo R.
"I have taken several Process Server Continuing Education Courses. Overall clearly the best course available. Professional, thorough and informative!"
8-Hour CE Course
Carolyn H.
"I have used Codex in the past and they have never disappointed me. The course is very thorough and easy to follow. Thanks again!"
8-Hour CE Course
Lawrence S.
"Professional and clear teachings with excellent examples. Easy to comprehend and examples to back up the teachings effectively."
8-Hour CE Course
Richard D.
"I really appreciated your course content. It covered all important information needed to be reviewed and learned again for a process server. Thanks!"
8-Hour CE Course
Kathy M.
"The best class! I have been serving for 20 years. Codex makes it so easy but educational. Always learn something new."
8-Hour CE Course
Donald N.
"I took this course to renew my Certification. The course was thorough and easy to follow. I recommend this course to anyone looking to renew."
8-Hour CE Course
Belen R.
"Great learning experience! The course was extremely helpful, easy to understand, and very well put together. I feel more confident moving forward."
8-Hour CE Course
Dee P.
"I have been in process serving for over 20 years. This by far explains every detail a process server needs to know. Great Job!"
8-Hour CE Course
Maria G.
"I found this way of doing study hours very user friendly. I was fearful as to how to navigate, but this will be the way I do it from now on!"
8-Hour CE Course
Jerry T.
"Great format and convenience. The format allowed me to take the course at my own leisure instead of cramming everything into one sitting."
8-Hour CE Course
Christina E.
"Very informative and easy to navigate. I will be using this company for my CE from now on. The information is relevant and organized."
8-Hour CE Course
Phillip C.
"Fantastic experience. I was able to take the course on my own time and finish between other tasks. Great Experience with my CE!"
8-Hour CE Course
Eduardo R.
"I have taken several Process Server Continuing Education Courses. Overall clearly the best course available. Professional, thorough and informative!"
8-Hour CE Course
Carolyn H.
"I have used Codex in the past and they have never disappointed me. The course is very thorough and easy to follow. Thanks again!"
8-Hour CE Course
Lawrence S.
"Professional and clear teachings with excellent examples. Easy to comprehend and examples to back up the teachings effectively."
8-Hour CE Course
Richard D.
"I really appreciated your course content. It covered all important information needed to be reviewed and learned again for a process server. Thanks!"
8-Hour CE Course
Kathy M.
"The best class! I have been serving for 20 years. Codex makes it so easy but educational. Always learn something new."
8-Hour CE Course

Time to Renew Your JBCC Certification?

Don't let your process server certification lapse. Complete your mandatory 8 continuing education hours on your own schedule without sitting in a weekend seminar.

No Scheduling Stress

No taking time off from serves or travel. Learn 15 minutes at a time on your phone, tablet, or laptop whenever you have downtime.

8 Hours Total (3 Ethics / 5 Non-Ethics)

Structured precisely to satisfy the JBCC breakdown requirements, covering ethical standards, civil process rules, and practical risk mitigation.

Instant Certificate Generation

The moment you finish the final module, your official Certificate of Completion is generated automatically—ready for your JBCC submission.

Texas Process Server 8-Hour CE Course Card
Updated 2026 JBCC Standards

Refresher & Ethics Standards in One Complete Package

Our course satisfies the new ethics and non-ethics continuing education hours requirements. This 8-hour JBCC-approved continuing education course is a refresher of the service of process as set forth by the JBCC and includes an ethical overview focusing on the Code of Ethics of Process Servers.

  • 5 Non-Ethics Hours covering civil process procedure, rules, and statutory updates
  • 3 Ethics Hours covering the official JBCC Code of Ethics & professional conduct
  • Interactive scenario hubs for field safety, substituted service, and proper return drafting
  • Downloadable legal reference guides, affidavits, and JBCC renewal checklist

What's Inside This Course

Comprehensive curriculum covering mandatory Ethics hours, Civil Process rules, and Certification Renewal guidance.

Foundational review of Texas civil process structure, citation anatomy, court authority, and officer roles.

  • Welcome & Student Record Protocol
  • Process Serving Introduction & Statutory Authority
  • Understanding Texas Citation Elements & Court Jurisdiction

Detailed examination of various process instruments served across Texas courts.

  • Citations, Subpoenas, Summonses, & Writs
  • Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO) & Injunctions
  • Pre-suit & Post-Judgment Service Documents

Core delivery methods, individual identification, corporate entity service, and due diligence execution.

  • Personal Delivery of Process Overview & Key Terminology
  • Endorsing Documents, Identifying Individuals, & Entity Service
  • Due Diligence Logging, Certified Mail, Out-of-State & Inmate Serves

Drafting ironclad returns of service that withstand court scrutiny and legal challenges.

  • Key Terminology & Return of Service Requirements
  • Return Forms, Affidavits, & Unsuccessful Service Logging
  • Subpoena Returns & Return Simulation Scenarios

Executing Rule 106/107 alternate service protocols and Secretary of State filings when personal delivery is unfeasible.

  • Substituted Service: Whereabouts Unknown
  • Substituted Service: Secretary of State

Legal boundaries, property access rules, criminal trespass statutes, and officer conduct laws.

  • Criminal Trespass, Private Property, & § 30.05 Purple Paint Rule
  • Assault Avoidance & Process Server Aggressor Protections
  • Impersonation Laws & Law Enforcement Appearance Rules

Essential procedural, legal, and ethical knowledge for executing Federal Civil Process in Texas federal district courts.

  • Federal Summons & Complaint Practice (FRCP 4 & TRCP 6)
  • Federal Subpoena Structure & 100-Mile Place-of-Compliance Rules (FRCP 45)
  • Witness Fee ($40/day) & GSA Mileage Rate Tender Rules (28 U.S.C. § 1821)
  • Federal Proof of Service Affidavits & JBCC Ethics Compliance

Mandatory 3 Ethics Hours covering the JBCC Code of Ethics, moral duties, and misconduct prevention.

  • JBCC Code of Ethics Overview & Objectivity Standards
  • Accurate Returns, Honesty, & Preventing Misconduct
  • Complaint Investigation, Reportable Events, & Reporting Violations

Is This CE Course Right For You?

Designed specifically for Texas Process Servers who want a hassle-free, legal-grade continuing education experience.

This Course Is For You If...

  • You need to fulfill your official 8-Hour JBCC Continuing Education requirement (3 Ethics / 5 Non-Ethics).
  • You want a 100% online, self-paced course that works flawlessly on your phone, tablet, or laptop.
  • You want instant certificate delivery the moment you finish your final lesson.
  • You value practical legal scenarios and field safety tactics over boring text slides.

This Is NOT For You If...

  • You are looking for an initial certification course (this course is for CE renewal of existing certified servers).
  • You prefer spending your weekend sitting in an in-person classroom.
  • You want passive 1990s slide decks with zero practical scenario learning.
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Complete Your JBCC CE Requirement Today

100% Online • Self-Paced • Instant Certificate of Completion

💰 Did you know this course may be tax-deductible? Under IRS Topic 513, continuing education expenses required to maintain or improve skills in your current trade or profession are generally deductible as a business expense. Learn More at IRS Topic 513.
JBCC Approved • 8 Hours CE
Texas Process Server 8-Hour Continuing Education
$120
One-time payment • Full 8-Hour CE Access
  • 8 Total JBCC Approved CE Hours (3 Ethics & 5 Non-Ethics)
  • Instant Certificate of Completion generation
  • Interactive scenario hubs & field safety tactics
  • Step-by-step JBCC renewal submission checklist
  • 24/7 access on mobile, tablet, and laptop
  • Potentially tax-deductible educational expense
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We've Been Where You Are.

As certified process servers operating in Texas, we know how valuable your time is in the field. Continuing education shouldn't be a tedious chore—it should be high-yield, legal-grade, and respectful of your schedule.

We built CODEX Educational & Legal Services to give Texas process servers the best training and compliance tools in the state.

Jason & Amanda

Fast & Compliant

Complete your 8 Hours of JBCC Continuing Education on your schedule, download your certificate immediately, and keep your certification active without missing a beat.

Ready to Complete Your Renewal Hours?

Enroll today to get immediate 24/7 access to your 8-Hour JBCC Approved CE Course.

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Frequently Asked Questions

JBCC Approval & Credit

Is this course approved by the JBCC?
Yes! This course is fully approved by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC) to satisfy the 8-hour continuing education requirement (3 Ethics Hours and 5 Non-Ethics Hours) for certified process servers in Texas.
How do I get my Certificate of Completion?
As soon as you finish the modules in the online course player, your official Certificate of Completion is automatically generated in your portal. You can download and print it immediately to attach to your JBCC certification renewal application.

Course Access

Can I start and stop the course when I want?
Absolutely. The course is 100% self-paced and available 24/7. Your progress is saved automatically, so you can do 15 minutes between serves or complete the entire course in one sitting.
Can I access the course on my phone or tablet?
Yes! The course platform is fully responsive and works seamlessly on smartphones, iPads, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.
How long do I have access to the materials?
You have 90-day access to the course. If you ever need an extension, simply contact us and we will gladly extend it for you.
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