James Avery Craftsman, Inc. v. Sam Moon Trading Enters., Ltd., No. 16-CV-463,2018 WL4688778, at *3 (W.D. Tex. July 5, 2018) (citing Bludworth Bond Shipyard, Inc. v. M/V Caribbean Wind, 841 F.2d 646. 649-51 (5th Cir. 1988)); Hazim v. Schiel & Denver Book Grp., No. H-12-1286, 2013 WL 2152109, at * 1 (S.D. Tex. May 16, 2013); S.D. Tex. L.R. 5.5 (“Motions for default judgment must be served on the defendant-respondent by certified mail (return receipt requested).”). Absent proper service, a district court does not have personal jurisdiction over the defendant, and any default judgment is void.