Grape Creek is a Tom Green County, Texas, community where a process server delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate in ZIP code 76901. Standard Service sends the attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service sends it within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service sends it within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service is then emailed. Grape Creek is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place of 3,594 residents in 2020 on about 15.7 square miles, with no city government.
What a Process Server Costs in Grape Creek: Three Flat Tiers
Grape Creek's Standard Service is $69 and the attempt falls within 5 business days. Its Rush Service is $119 and gets the attempt within 48 hours. Its 24-Hour Service is $169 and gets it within 24 hours. Grape Creek orders go through the order form, with terms on the pricing page. Tom Green County constables and the sheriff charge fees the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131; a private server is another way.
Who May Serve Papers in Grape Creek: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
A sheriff, constable, court-authorized adult or someone certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission may serve a Grape Creek citation (Rule 103). No party may do so. The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency, and only its deputies and the county constables may serve an eviction citation.
Where Grape Creek Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Tom Green County Courthouse, 112 West Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo, TX 76903, is about 10.4 miles away in San Angelo, the county seat. Tom Green County justice courts handle claims up to $20,000 and evictions, not divorce or land title. Ask the Tom Green County justice court clerk which precinct covers the Grape Creek address in dispute.
Eviction Notices in Grape Creek: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Grape Creek tenant must receive at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease says otherwise, by mail, in a conspicuous place inside, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically by written agreement. Hand delivery is work a private server can take on. Then comes the sworn petition, filed in the precinct's justice court, with only a sheriff or constable allowed to serve the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Grape Creek Defendants
Divorce papers are served in person or by registered or certified mail. If tries fail, the court may grant a Rule 106(b) order on a sworn statement. The answer is due by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday after 20 days, and default waits ten days after proof is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Grape Creek
Shannon Medical Center, 120 E Harris Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903, is the hospital on file, about 10.4 miles away. Its custodian is owed $1 under a records subpoena. A witness is owed $10 per day when the subpoena is served.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Grape Creek
Grape Creek uses ZIP code 76901 and neighbors San Angelo.
Grape Creek Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party cannot serve process in Texas.
How is a company served?
A Grape Creek company is served on its registered agent; the Secretary of State fills in if none is found.
What if the person avoids service?
File a Rule 106(b) motion describing each try.