Center Point, Texas, an unincorporated community in Kerr County, is about 9.5 miles from the courthouse in Kerrville, and a process server can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate there on three clocks. Standard Service promises an attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service, within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service, within 24 hours. Proof comes as a signed Return of Service emailed after delivery. The Census Bureau counts Center Point as a Census-designated place of 1,263 people, and it has no city government; the Kerr County Sheriff's Office covers it.
What a Process Server Costs in Center Point: Three Flat Tiers
Each tier has one price. Standard is $69. Rush is $119. 24-Hour is $169. A Texas state-court citation or summons adds $100 to the tier price; see the pricing page and the order form. The sheriff and Kerr County constables are paid fees the commissioners court sets yearly (Local Government Code 118.131), and either route is lawful.
Who May Serve Papers in Center Point: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Process in Texas may be served by a sheriff or constable, a person 18 or older authorized by law or a written court order, or a Judicial Branch Certification Commission certified process server (Rule 103). The certified server signs the return under penalty of perjury. Nobody interested in the outcome may serve.
Where Center Point Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Kerr County Courthouse is at 700 Main Street, Kerrville, TX 78028. Kerr County justice court handles evictions and debts or damage claims up to $20,000; the county court hears claims from $200 up to $20,000; and the district court takes divorce. Which precinct hears a case depends on where the disputed address lies, and the justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Center Point: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Under Property Code 24.005 the landlord gives at least three days' written notice to vacate, unless a written lease sets another term. Hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, mail, or a copy left inside the residence in a conspicuous place will do. After that, the justice court issues the citation, and only the Kerr County Sheriff's Office or a constable may serve it.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Center Point Defendants
Divorce is a district court case, served first by personal delivery or certified mail. If the other spouse is evasive, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can win an order to leave papers with an adult at the home or to use email. Corporations answer through a registered agent.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Center Point
Peterson Regional Medical Center, 551 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028, is about 9.7 miles away; Hill Country Memorial Hospital, 1020 South State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, is about 24.7 miles. A witness receives $10 per day of attendance at service, and a custodian $1 (subpoena fee guide). Report requests go to the Kerr County Sheriff's Office.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Center Point
ZIP code 78010 covers Center Point. Kerrville, Comfort and Ingram are close; the Kerr County page lists more.
Center Point Process Server FAQ
What if the person avoids service?
Keep a record of each try and ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order.
How is a company served?
Through the registered agent it must keep, or the Secretary of State when that agent cannot be found.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Parties are barred by Rule 103.