The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure have expanded alternate means for substitute service to include service via social media. In order to successfully serve a defendant via social media, counsel must be prepared to submit evidence that shows:

• that the social media account in question actually belongs to the defendant;

• that the social media account is active; and

• that the defendant was actually served via the account.

Read about how Texas Rules of Civil Procedure have allowed for substitute service of process through social media accounts, if specific requirements are met and proved.