Lake Brownwood, Texas, is a Brown County community where a process server can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate about 9.8 miles from the courthouse in Brownwood. Standard Service gives an attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service gives one within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service gives one within 24 hours. For each Lake Brownwood job, the signed Return of Service is delivered to your email. This is an unincorporated community and Census-designated place of 1,462 residents with no city government, so Brown County provides its courts and policing.
What a Process Server Costs in Lake Brownwood: Three Flat Tiers
Lake Brownwood papers cost $69 on Standard Service. Rush Service raises that to $119 and 24-Hour Service to $169; both appear on the pricing page. A Texas state-court citation or summons brings an added $100 fee. Order through the order form. Brown County constables and the sheriff also serve, at fees the commissioners court sets yearly (Local Government Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Lake Brownwood: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 opens service to sheriffs and constables, to process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, and to adults 18 or older whom the law or a written court order authorizes. It excludes every party and anyone interested in the outcome.
Where Lake Brownwood Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Brown County Courthouse stands at 200 South Broadway Street, Brownwood, TX 76801, in the county seat. Brown County justice courts can take a Lake Brownwood eviction or a civil claim up to $20,000; the county court shares claims between $200 and $20,000. The address in dispute decides the precinct, so the Brown County justice court clerk is the person to ask.
Eviction Notices in Lake Brownwood: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Lake Brownwood landlord must serve at least three days' written notice to vacate before suing, unless the written lease sets a different period. The statute allows mail, hand delivery to a tenant at least 16, a notice left in a conspicuous place inside the home, or electronic delivery agreed in writing. The eviction citation goes to the Brown County Sheriff Department or a constable, who alone may serve it.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lake Brownwood Defendants
Texas expects a divorce respondent to be served personally or by certified mail first. Should that fail, the petitioner may file a motion with a sworn statement naming the places the respondent is likely found and what happened at each, and the court can order Rule 106(b) service. A corporation is reached through its registered agent, president or a vice president. A default must wait until the return has been with the clerk ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lake Brownwood
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood, 1501 Burnet Dr, is about 11.7 miles away, and Coleman County Medical Center at 310 South Pecos Street in Coleman about 18.8 miles. If the subpoena seeks law enforcement records about a Lake Brownwood address, serve the Brown County Sheriff Department. The witness fee is $10 per day of attendance, and a records custodian is owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Lake Brownwood
Lake Brownwood shares ZIP 76801 with the county seat. Nearby places include Bangs, Early and Brownwood, all on the Brown County page.
Lake Brownwood Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. As a party to the Brown County case, you are barred by Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Log each attempt for a Rule 106(b) motion.
How is a company served?
On the registered agent, or on the Secretary of State when the agent cannot be found with reasonable diligence.