Glen Rose, a city of 2,673 on 4.0 square miles with two ZIP codes, is the Somervell County seat, and a process server in Glen Rose, Texas can reach the courthouse about 0.9 miles from town. Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours) are the options for citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, and the signed Return of Service under Rule 107 is emailed afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in Glen Rose: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service costs $69 and gives five business days of room. Rush Service costs $119 and means the attempt happens within 48 hours. The $169 24-Hour Service moves it to within 24 hours. Compare them on the pricing page and start at /order. Somervell County's sheriff and constables are paid according to a schedule from the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Glen Rose: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Under Rule 103, a sheriff, a constable, an adult aged 18 or older named in a written court order, or a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve process. Parties and others with an interest in the suit may not.
Where Glen Rose Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Somervell County Courthouse, 107 Northeast Vernon Street, is about 0.9 miles from Glen Rose, which doubles as the county seat. Justice court takes evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County court may hear claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. The disputed address fixes the precinct, and the justice court clerk can say which applies. See the Somervell County hub.
Eviction Notices in Glen Rose: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before any suit, a Glen Rose landlord gives written notice to vacate, normally three days or more unless the lease says otherwise. The notice may be mailed, left inside in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and private servers can do the handing. The sheriff or a constable serves the eviction citation after filing.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Glen Rose Defendants
Citation and petition should reach the defendant personally or through return-receipt mail. Where that fails, the plaintiff can seek a Rule 106(b) order on a sworn account of the likely locations and the attempts so far. Companies take service through their registered agents. No default judgment is possible until the return has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Glen Rose
Glen Rose Medical Center, 1021 Holden Street, is about 0.4 miles away. Lake Granbury Medical Center, 1310 Paluxy Rd, Granbury, is about 11.9 miles, and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne, 201 Walls Drive, Cleburne, about 19.0 miles. The Glen Rose Police Department covers the city. A witness is owed $10 per day, and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Glen Rose
Glen Rose uses ZIP codes 76043 and 76077. Granbury, DeCordova and Godley are neighbors.
Glen Rose Process Server FAQ
May I serve the papers myself?
No.
What if the defendant dodges service?
Seek a Rule 106(b) order.