Manchaca, between Austin and Buda in Travis County, is a place where a process server in Texas often delivers citations, divorce petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate. Order Standard for an attempt within 5 business days, Rush for one within 48 hours, or 24-Hour Service for one within 24 hours; the signed Return of Service is emailed when delivery is complete. Manchaca, with 2,266 residents, is an unincorporated community and Census-designated place. It has no city government, so Travis County handles its courts and the Travis County Sheriff's Office its law enforcement.
What a Process Server Costs in Manchaca: Three Flat Tiers
Manchaca service starts at $69 for the Standard tier, attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service, $119 per job, brings the attempt within 48 hours, and 24-Hour Service, $169 per job, brings it within 24 hours. Add $100 when the paper is a Texas state-court citation or summons. The pricing page has the full list and the order form handles uploads. Travis County sheriff and constable fees are whatever the commissioners court set for the year under Local Government Code 118.131; private service is another choice.
Who May Serve Papers in Manchaca: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Three groups can serve under Rule 103: sheriffs and constables, adults authorized in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Being a party to the case, or having an interest in it, disqualifies a person. Deputies from the Travis County Sheriff's Office and the county's constables serve process in Manchaca as well.
Where Manchaca Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Austin is the county seat, and the Travis County Courthouse at 1000 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701 is about 11.0 miles from Manchaca. A Travis County justice court decides evictions and claims up to $20,000. Statutory county courts take civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 concurrently with district court, where divorces are filed. The justice precinct depends on where the address in dispute is; confirm it with the Travis County justice court clerk.
Eviction Notices in Manchaca: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
The Property Code requires at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease sets a different period. A landlord may mail it, hand it to a tenant 16 or older, place it inside the home in a conspicuous place, or send it electronically under a written agreement. The justice court's citation is served only by a sheriff or constable after filing.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Manchaca Defendants
Hand delivery to the respondent comes first. If a spouse cannot be found after real effort, a sworn statement of the attempts supports a Rule 106(b) order for leaving papers with someone over 16 or using email or social media.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Manchaca
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda, 5330 Overpass Road Suite 110, Buda, TX 78610, is about 3.9 miles away. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin, 5245 W US 290, Austin, TX 78735, is about 7.0 miles, and Ascension Seton Southwest, 7900 FM 1826, Austin, TX 78737, about 7.1 miles. A summoned witness is paid $10 per day at the time of service, and custodians producing records $1. Law enforcement records go through the Travis County Sheriff's Office.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Manchaca
Manchaca uses ZIPs 78652 and 78748, with Austin, Shady Hollow and Buda nearby.
Manchaca Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Anyone who is part of the Travis County case is barred from serving it.
How is a company served?
Deliver to its registered agent, or to a corporation's president or vice president.