Buchanan Dam, Texas, is spread across three ZIP codes in Llano County, and a process server can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate throughout it. Standard Service brings the attempt within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. Each delivery is documented in a signed Return of Service emailed to you. Buchanan Dam is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place of 1,508 residents on about 7.7 square miles, and with no city government it relies on Llano County courts and the county sheriff.
What a Process Server Costs in Buchanan Dam: Three Flat Tiers
All three tiers are flat. Standard Service comes to $69 and Rush Service to $119; 24-Hour Service comes to $169 on the pricing page. Order on the order form. Serving a Texas state-court citation or summons in Llano County costs an extra $100 fee. The county's constables and the sheriff also serve, at fees set by the commissioners court each year under Local Government Code 118.131; a private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Buchanan Dam: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 permits sheriffs, constables, adults 18 or older authorized by law or court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party or anyone interested in the result may not serve. The certification guide explains the process.
Where Buchanan Dam Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Llano County Courthouse, 801 Ford Street, Llano, TX 78643, is about 14.0 miles from Buchanan Dam in the county seat. Llano County justice courts take evictions and civil claims up to $20,000; the county court overlaps above $200. Since the precinct depends on the disputed address, the Llano County justice court clerk is the one to confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Buchanan Dam: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas requires at least three days' written notice to vacate unless a written lease sets another period. A landlord may mail it, hand it to a tenant 16 or older, leave it inside the home in a conspicuous spot, or send it electronically by agreement. If the last day lands on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day. The Llano County Sheriff's Office or a constable then serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Buchanan Dam Defendants
The respondent is first served personally or by certified mail. If that fails, a sworn statement of the attempts supports a Rule 106(b) order, which may allow leaving papers with someone over 16 at the home. A corporation is served through its registered agent, president or vice president. Ten days with the return on file must pass before default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Buchanan Dam
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes, on Highway 281 South in Burnet, is about 10.1 miles away. Mid Coast Medical Center - Central at 200 W Ollie in Llano is about 14.2 miles. For law enforcement records, the subpoena goes to the Llano County Sheriff's Office. Witnesses are paid $10 per day at service, and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Buchanan Dam
Buchanan Dam addresses use ZIP 78607, 78609 or 78611. Kingsland, Burnet and Llano are nearby; see the Llano County page.
Buchanan Dam Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
Document every attempt and ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party cannot serve process in their own case.
Can papers be taped to a door?
A citation stays off the door unless a judge's Rule 106(b) order specifically permits posting it there.