Brookshire is a Waller County city of 5,067 on 4.3 square miles, but the county seat of Hempstead is a long 23.1 miles away, so a process server in Brookshire, Texas typically prepares papers for a courthouse well outside town. Whether the paper is a citation, a petition, a subpoena or a notice to vacate, the attempt can start within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, depending on tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service comes back by email. Brookshire has its own police department.
Brookshire Prices: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
Standard Service is $69. Its attempt follows within 5 business days. Rush Service is $119. Its attempt follows within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $169. Its attempt follows within 24 hours. See the pricing page for the list and the order form to place a job.
Waller County's sheriff and constables serve papers under a fee schedule adopted by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is another choice.
Who May Serve Papers in Brookshire: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows officers, court-authorized adults of 18 or older, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve. It excludes parties and interested persons. The certification guide has more.
Where Brookshire Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Hempstead is the county seat, and the Waller County Courthouse is at 836 Austin Street, Hempstead, TX 77445, about 23.1 miles from Brookshire. Justice court hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court may hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The address in dispute fixes the justice precinct, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Waller County hub.
Eviction Notices in Brookshire: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before suing to evict, a Brookshire landlord gives a written notice to vacate. Three days is the floor unless a lease provides another period. The notice may be mailed, handed to a tenant 16 or older, left inside the premises, or emailed under a written agreement. The count skips nothing, weekends and holidays included, except that a last day on one is pushed ahead. Next the landlord swears out a petition in justice court. The citation is the sheriff's or constable's to serve.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Brookshire Defendants
Divorce is filed in district court. The spouse is served with the citation and petition by hand or by certified mail with return receipt. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing likely places and earlier tries may persuade the judge to allow email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide walks through it. Companies are served through registered agents. The earliest a default can come is ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Brookshire
Brookshire Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital (23900 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77494, about 7.7 miles), Houston Methodist West Hospital (18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094, about 15.4 miles) and Oakbend Medical Center (1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX 77469, about 17.8 miles). A witness is owed $10 per day and a custodian $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Brookshire
Brookshire is ZIP 77423. Neighbors listed: Katy, Fulshear and Weston Lakes.
Brookshire Process Server FAQ
Can a party serve?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
When can a default be taken?
Ten days after proof is filed.