In Brushy Creek, Texas, a process server can take a Williamson County citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate to the person named, making the attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours according to the tier. Proof follows as a signed Return of Service in your email. Brushy Creek is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place of 22,519 residents, and because it has no city government, its lawsuits are heard by Williamson County courts in Georgetown, about 9.4 miles away.
What a Process Server Costs in Brushy Creek: Three Flat Tiers
An attempt within 5 business days costs $69 with Standard Service. An attempt within 48 hours costs $119 with Rush Service. An attempt within 24 hours costs $169 with 24-Hour Service.
The one addition is a $100 fee on a Texas state-court citation or summons, which in Texas only a sheriff, constable or certified process server may serve. Federal summonses, subpoenas and notices are billed at the plain tier price. Look over the pricing page, then use the order form.
Williamson County's sheriff and constables charge whatever the commissioners court adopts each year under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is a parallel option, and both routes are legal.
Who May Serve Papers in Brushy Creek: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Law enforcement in Brushy Creek is the job of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. Under Rule 103 its deputies and the county constables may serve process; so may an adult 18 or older authorized by law or written court order, and anyone certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. What no one may do is serve a case in which they are a party or have an interest.
The Commission grants certification under Supreme Court order, and it lapses on the last day of the month of the second anniversary unless renewed. The JBCC guide explains certification.
Where Brushy Creek Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Georgetown is the Williamson County seat, and the Williamson County Justice Center is at 405 Martin Luther King Street, Georgetown, TX 78626. Brushy Creek filings belong in that county's justice, county and district courts.
Evictions and smaller claims start in a Williamson County justice court, which handles civil claims up to $20,000 before interest. It cannot hear divorce, slander, defamation, title to land or suits to enforce a lien on land. The county court has overlapping jurisdiction between $200 and $20,000. Statutory county courts and district courts share civil cases from $500 to $325,000 excluding interest, damages, penalties, fees and costs.
The justice precinct is set by the location of the address in dispute; ask the Williamson County justice court clerk to confirm it. The Census line around Brushy Creek is statistical and does not decide anything about filing or service. See the Williamson County page.
Eviction Notices in Brushy Creek: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
For an eviction filed from January 1, 2026, a landlord first delivers written notice to vacate. The minimum is three days unless a written lease or agreement sets a shorter or longer period; where rent is behind, the notice can be to pay rent or vacate. It may be mailed (first class, registered or certified mail, or a delivery service), placed inside the premises in a conspicuous spot, handed to a tenant 16 or older, or sent electronically if the parties agreed in writing. Weekends and holidays count, and a last day falling on one moves to the next business day.
A private server can deliver that notice. The eviction citation, issued after the sworn petition is filed in justice court, must go to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office or a constable. If it is not served within 5 business days, the landlord may request an alias citation for another qualified officer.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Brushy Creek Defendants
Under Rule 106(a), a divorce citation and petition are delivered to the respondent in person or mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If that is unsuccessful, the court may grant a Rule 106(b) motion supported by a statement, sworn or under penalty of perjury, listing where the respondent is probably found and what was attempted. The order can allow leaving papers with someone over 16 at that address, or email, social media or another reasonably effective method. Without it, neither a relative nor a door counts as service. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
A district court answer is due by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday after 20 days run from service. A corporation is served through its registered agent, president or a vice president, with the Secretary of State as the agent if none can be found. Default judgment is barred until the return has been on file ten days, not counting the filing day or judgment day.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Brushy Creek
Round Rock Medical Center, 2400 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX 78681, and Brushy Creek Family Hospital LLC, 230 Deer Ridge Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681, are each about 1.7 miles away. Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus, 9835 North Lake Creek Parkway Bldg A, Austin, TX 78717, is about 4.2 miles off. For law enforcement records, serve the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
The summoning party pays a witness $10 for each day of attendance when the subpoena is served; a records custodian is owed $1. Witnesses living within 150 miles of the county of suit can be subpoenaed. The witness fee guide explains the intake.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Brushy Creek
Brushy Creek uses ZIP codes 78681 and 78717. Neighbors are Round Rock, Austin and Cedar Park.
Brushy Creek Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Being a party disqualifies you from serving your own case.
How is a company served?
Through the registered agent at the registered office, or a corporation's president or vice president.
What if the person avoids service?
Keep a log of attempts and request a Rule 106(b) order.