Rollingwood is a Travis County city in Texas covering 0.7 square miles, with about 1,470 residents, and a process server in Rollingwood, TX works only 2.5 miles from the Travis County Courthouse in Austin. The Rollingwood Police Department is local. In a city this close to the courthouse, an attempt on any citation, petition, subpoena or notice to vacate can still be timed within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and the signed Return of Service is emailed afterward.
What a Process Server Costs in Rollingwood: Three Flat Tiers
Rollingwood's entry price is $69 for Standard Service, which means an attempt within 5 business days. Upgrading to Rush Service at $119 means within 48 hours. Upgrading to 24-Hour Service at $169 means within 24 hours. Compare the tiers on the pricing page, then start on the order form. Travis County's commissioners court sets constable and sheriff fees under Local Government Code 118.131, and that is a separate matter from private service.
Who May Serve Papers in Rollingwood: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Process in a Rollingwood case may be served by a sheriff or constable, by an adult named in a written court order, or by a server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, according to Rule 103. A party to the suit may not.
Where Rollingwood Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Travis County Courthouse, 1000 Guadalupe Street in Austin, is about 2.5 miles from Rollingwood in a straight line. Evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest are matters for justice court. County court takes claims from $200 to $20,000 and statutory county court takes civil cases above $500 up to $325,000. The justice court clerk can confirm the precinct for a Rollingwood address. See the Travis County hub.
Eviction Notices in Rollingwood: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
An eviction in Rollingwood starts with the landlord's written notice to vacate, giving at least three days unless the lease says another period. Mail, a conspicuous place inside the premises, or hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older satisfies delivery, and a private server can make the hand delivery. The citation for the eviction suit is served only by a sheriff or constable, with an alias available after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Rollingwood Defendants
A citation is expected to reach a defendant in person or by registered or certified mail. If that fails, the court can approve another method after a sworn Rule 106(b) motion detailing the attempts. Businesses answer through registered agents. A default judgment is held back until ten days after proof of service is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Rollingwood
The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center, 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302 in Austin, is about 2.6 miles away. Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx, 601 E 15th Street, is about 3.1 miles away, and St David's South Austin Medical Center, 901 West Ben White Blvd, is about 3.3 miles away. A subpoenaed witness is paid $10 for every day of attendance, and the custodian of records is paid $1 for producing them.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Rollingwood
Rollingwood uses ZIP code 78746. Austin, West Lake Hills and Bee Cave are neighboring cities.
Rollingwood Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, a party cannot.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask for substituted service by filing a motion sworn under Rule 106(b).