Granbury, the Hood County seat, has its justice center about 1.7 miles from the city's center, which gives a process server in Granbury, TX a short drive to the court that issues the papers. The city is 17.2 square miles and holds 10,952 residents. Whatever you need delivered, from a citation to a petition, subpoena or notice, you pick the speed. Standard Service tries within 5 business days, Rush Service within 48 hours, 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. After delivery, a signed Texas Rule 107 Return of Service arrives in your inbox.
What a Process Server Costs in Granbury: Three Flat Tiers
| Tier | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Service | $69 |
| Rush Service | $119 |
| 24-Hour Service | $169 |
The same table shows up on the pricing page and the order form. Hood County's constables and sheriff can also serve, and the commissioners court sets their fees under Local Government Code 118.131. A private server is a separate option.
Who May Serve Papers in Granbury: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 is blunt about who may not serve: a party, or anybody interested in how the Granbury case turns out. It is more generous about who may. Sheriffs and constables may, along with other persons authorized by law. Adults 18 or older may if a written court order names them. Process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may as well. The certification guide has more.
Where Granbury Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Hood County Justice Center stands at 1200 West Pearl Street, Granbury, TX 76048, about 1.7 miles from the city's center, and Granbury is the county seat. In justice court, civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and eviction suits are heard, and divorces are not. A county court can also take amounts above $200 up to $20,000 and a civil case worth over $500 and up to $325,000 may be heard by a statutory county court or a district court. For the precinct covering an address, ask the clerk of the justice court. The Hood County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Granbury: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
For a rental in Granbury, a lawsuit comes second and a notice comes first. The landlord writes a notice to vacate that allows the tenant at least three days, unless the lease or agreement says otherwise, and delivers it by mail, by a conspicuous placement inside the premises, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically when the parties agreed in writing. Because weekends and holidays count, a deadline landing on one is moved to the next business day. After that, the landlord files a sworn petition in justice court. A private process server can do the delivering of the notice. The eviction citation remains the job of a sheriff or constable, with an alias citation possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Granbury Defendants
A spouse in a Hood County divorce should receive the citation and petition by hand or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. When that fails, Rule 106(b) lets the plaintiff ask the court for another method, supported by a sworn statement of likely locations and earlier attempts. A judge may allow papers to be left with someone over 16, or sent by email or social media. A company is reached through its registered agent, its president or a vice president if it is a corporation, or the Secretary of State. A default judgment can come only after ten days with proof of service on file. The Rule 106(b) guide has more.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Granbury
Granbury Police Department takes local reports. Lake Granbury Medical Center, 1310 Paluxy Rd, Granbury, TX 76048, is about 2.0 miles away. Glen Rose Medical Center, 1021 Holden Street, Glen Rose, TX 76043, is about 13.3 miles, and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne, 201 Walls Drive, Cleburne, TX 76031, about 20.8 miles. A server completes a subpoena by giving the witness a copy together with any fee required. The witness fee is $10 for each day of attendance and the party who summons pays it; a records custodian is owed $1. When the documents are held by a nonparty, give all parties 10 days' notice first. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Granbury
Granbury has ZIP codes 76048 and 76049. DeCordova, Cresson and Glen Rose lie nearby.
Granbury Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party is excluded by Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Record each try and ask for a Rule 106(b) order. The services page and the FAQ have related answers.