College Station is in Brazos County, but the county seat and courthouse are in Bryan, about 7.6 miles away, so a process server in College Station, TX deals with that split on most filings. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can start with an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service arrives by email once the papers are delivered. The city has 120,524 residents on file.
College Station Process Server Pricing: Three Flat Tiers
Pick the pace and the price is set. The entry tier, Standard Service, is $69 and its attempt comes within 5 business days. Next, Rush Service at $119 brings the attempt inside 48 hours. Finally, 24-Hour Service at $169 brings it inside 24 hours. Browse the pricing page or start at the order form.
A Brazos County constable or sheriff charges according to the county's own schedule, which the commissioners court sets (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is an additional possibility.
Who May Serve Papers in College Station: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
The parties to a lawsuit are the wrong people to serve it. Rule 103 makes that explicit, covering anyone with an interest in the result. The right people are sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older named in a written court order, and persons certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The clerk is a fourth route, mailing the citation by registered or certified mail.
Texas defines the certified process server in Government Code 156.001, and the credential must be renewed by the end of the month of its second anniversary. The certification guide goes deeper.
Where College Station Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Brazos County Courthouse is at 300 East 26th Street, Bryan, TX 77803, about 7.6 miles from College Station. Bryan is the county seat. Leave time for the trip between the two cities when you need to file or pick up anything.
Dollar value and case type decide the court. Eviction cases and civil claims to $20,000 not counting interest, belong in justice court, while divorce, slander, defamation, title to land and lien-on-land suits do not. County court shares claims above $200 up to $20,000. Statutory county court shares civil cases with district court from above $500 to $325,000. The justice court precinct depends on the address in dispute, and the county's justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Brazos County page.
Eviction Notices in College Station: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Since January 1, 2026, a landlord filing suit must have first delivered a written notice to vacate of at least three days, unless a written lease or agreement sets another period. A tenant behind on rent may receive a notice to pay or vacate. The accepted delivery methods are mailing it, placing it inside the premises in a conspicuous place, handing it to a tenant 16 or older, or electronic delivery if the parties agreed in writing.
Once the sworn petition is filed in justice court, the citation is for a sheriff or constable alone to serve. If five business days pass without service after filing, the landlord can request an alias citation for another qualified officer. A private server may carry the earlier notice, but never the suit.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for College Station Defendants
A divorce case belongs in district court, with the citation and petition delivered to the defendant personally or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If neither works, Rule 106(b) lets the court authorize leaving the papers with an adult older than 16 at a probable location or sending them by email or social media, after a sworn statement lists locations and attempts. Without that order, a roommate or door posting does not qualify. The Rule 106(b) guide has details.
Businesses answer through a registered agent kept at a registered office, and the Secretary of State fills in if nobody can be located. Rule 107(h) sets a ten-day wait after the proof of service is filed before any default judgment.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near College Station
Texas lets any non-party adult, as well as a sheriff or constable, serve a subpoena anywhere in the state. The server hands over a copy and tenders what the law requires, which is $10 per day for a witness from the summoning party and $1 for a records custodian. Witnesses within 150 miles of the suit's county can be reached. The subpoena guide has more.
Three hospitals are in the data: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Station at 700 Scott & White Drive (2.1 miles), Physicians Centre at 3131 University Drive East in Bryan (4.4 miles) and CHI St Joseph Health Regional Hospital at 2801 Franciscan Dr in Bryan (5.7 miles). The College Station Police Department covers police records.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around College Station
College Station's ZIP codes are 77840, 77843 and 77845. Bryan and Navasota are listed as neighbors.
College Station Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party to the suit is barred.
What if the person avoids service?
Log the places they can likely be found and each try, then ask the court for substituted service.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
The proof of service must be on file ten days first.