A process server in Richwood, Texas, a Brazoria County city of 4,782 with two ZIP codes, its own police department and the county seat of Angleton about 7.4 miles away, serves citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate on an attempt that lands within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, depending on the tier. After delivery, a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed as proof.
Richwood Pricing: What a Process Server Costs
Speed sets the price.
- Standard: $69; within 5 business days.
- Rush: $119; within 48 hours.
- 24-Hour: $169; within 24 hours.
You can verify this on the pricing page and order through the order form. Brazoria County officers bill on fee schedules from the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131), and a private server is a separate path.
Who May Serve Papers in Richwood: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Texas Rule 103 permits three classes of server: peace officers, adults of 18 or older named in a written court order, and Judicial Branch Certification Commission certified servers. Plaintiffs, defendants and anyone else with an interest are excluded. The Rule 103 guide elaborates.
Where Richwood Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Brazoria County Courthouse is at 111 East Locust Street, Angleton, TX 77515, about 7.4 miles from Richwood, and Angleton is the county seat. Justice court takes eviction suits and civil claims capped at $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court takes civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice precinct follows the address in dispute, so the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Brazoria County hub.
Eviction Notices in Richwood: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Richwood landlords cannot go straight to court. A written notice to vacate comes first, giving three days or more unless the lease says otherwise. It can be mailed, handed over to a tenant who is 16 or older, put inside the premises, or emailed under a written agreement. The count includes weekends and holidays; a deadline on one is moved to the next business day. The sworn petition goes to justice court after that, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Richwood Defendants
Divorce petitions are filed in district court. The respondent receives the citation and petition personally or through certified mail marked for a return receipt. If that fails, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion detailing likely locations and earlier tries may win approval for email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide shows how. A corporation is served at its registered agent. Rule 107(h) means default has to wait ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Richwood
Richwood Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range are CHI St Luke's Health Brazosport (100 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566, about 3.8 miles) and Sweeny Community Hospital (305 North Mckinney, Sweeny, TX 77480, about 17.5 miles). A witness receives $10 for each day and a custodian $1. The subpoena guide has details.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Richwood
ZIPs 77515 and 77531 cover Richwood, and its neighbors are Clute, Lake Jackson and Oyster Creek.
Richwood Process Server FAQ
Is a party allowed to deliver papers?
No, Rule 103 excludes parties.
Can a door posting count as service?
Only when a Rule 106(b) order allows it.
How soon can the plaintiff ask for default?
Once ten days have gone by since proof was filed.