Bee Cave, Texas has 9,142 residents in Travis County, and a process server can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate for cases there. Pick a tier and the attempt comes within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours, with a signed Rule 107 Return of Service emailed to you at the end. Bee Cave runs its own police department, yet the Travis County Courthouse in Austin is about 13.2 miles off.
What a Process Server Costs in Bee Cave: Three Flat Tiers
The pricing page lists three flat prices, and the order form gets a job moving:
- Standard Service is $69 with an attempt within 5 business days.
- Rush Service is $119 with an attempt within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour Service is $169 with an attempt within 24 hours.
Travis County constables and the sheriff are a separate route with fees set annually by commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Bee Cave: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas lets three kinds of people serve process under Rule 103: sheriffs and constables, adults 18 and older authorized by a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A plaintiff cannot serve, and no one with a personal interest can. If requested, the clerk can send by registered or certified mail. See the Rule 103 guide.
Where Bee Cave Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Travis County Courthouse stands at 1000 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701, and Austin is the county seat. From Bee Cave it is about 13.2 miles. Small civil matters up to $20,000 and evictions land in justice court. County court can hear claims over $200 up to $20,000 while statutory county courts carry civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice court precinct follows the disputed address and the county justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Travis County hub.
Eviction Notices in Bee Cave: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Landlords give a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless a lease provides otherwise. Mailing, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, leaving it inside the premises in a conspicuous place, or emailing under a written agreement all qualify. Holidays and weekends count in the tally; a final day on one rolls forward. If the tenant stays, the landlord files a sworn petition in justice court. A constable or sheriff serves the citation; private servers cannot.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Bee Cave Defendants
For divorces, the district court issues a citation that must reach the other spouse. Personal delivery or certified mail with a return receipt is the usual start. When that fails, the Rule 106(b) guide explains how a sworn motion can unlock email, social media, or leaving papers with a person over 16 at a likely address. For companies, serve the registered agent, president or a vice president. Wait ten days after filing the return before asking for default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Bee Cave
Bee Cave Police Department is the local force. Hospitals within range: Ascension Seton Southwest (7900 FM 1826, Austin, TX 78737, about 7.0 miles), The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center (5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX 78746, about 8.3 miles), and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin (5245 W US 290, Austin, TX 78735, about 9.2 miles). Witness fee: $10 per attendance day, paid when served. Records fee: $1. Review the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Bee Cave
Bee Cave uses ZIP 78738. Neighboring towns: Lakeway, Austin and The Hills.
Bee Cave Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Parties and interested persons are barred under Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order with sworn details of where they might be and the earlier tries.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after the proof of service is filed, excluding the filing and judgment days.