Rosharon, Texas, is a Brazoria County community about 12.6 miles from the courthouse in Angleton, and a process server can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate there on three tiers. On Standard Service the attempt is within 5 business days, on Rush Service within 48 hours, and on 24-Hour Service within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service is emailed after delivery in Rosharon. The community is a Census-designated place of 1,362 residents, unincorporated and without a city government, so Brazoria County courts and the county sheriff serve it.
Rosharon Process Server Pricing: Three Flat Tiers
All Rosharon papers are priced by tier. Standard Service costs $69 and Rush Service $119; the 24-Hour Service tier costs $169. Each is listed on the pricing page, and the order form is where to start. A Texas state-court citation or summons requires an additional $100 fee. Brazoria County constables and the sheriff serve too, at fees the commissioners court fixes each year under Local Government Code 118.131, and a private server is one more choice.
Who May Serve Papers in Rosharon: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Process may be served by a sheriff or constable, by an adult 18 or older authorized by law or written court order, or by a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (Rule 103). No one who is a party, or interested in the result, is eligible.
Where Rosharon Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Angleton is the county seat, and the Brazoria County Courthouse is at 111 East Locust Street, Angleton, TX 77515. Brazoria County justice courts handle evictions and civil claims up to $20,000; the county court shares jurisdiction over claims above $200. The precinct is fixed by where the disputed address lies, and the Brazoria County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Rosharon: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Rosharon tenant must receive at least three days' written notice to vacate before a suit, unless a written lease sets another period. The landlord may mail it, give it to a tenant 16 or older, leave it inside the premises in a conspicuous spot, or send it electronically by written agreement. The citation in the justice court case is served by the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office or a constable only.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Rosharon Defendants
A Brazoria County divorce respondent is served personally or by certified mail first. If that fails, the court may sign a Rule 106(b) order, based on a sworn statement of each attempt, allowing delivery to someone over 16 or service by social media. Any company sued in Brazoria County is served through the registered agent it keeps. The court grants a default only after the return has sat on file for ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Rosharon
The nearest hospital is HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, about 14.8 miles off at 11100 Shadow Creek Parkway. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital at 16655 Southwest Freeway is about 18.6 miles. For law enforcement records about a Rosharon address, subpoena the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office. A witness is owed $10 per day of attendance at service; a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Rosharon
Rosharon uses ZIP 77583. Alvin, Iowa Colony and Sienna are nearby; see the Brazoria County page.
Rosharon Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Being a party to the Brazoria County suit disqualifies you under Rule 103.
What if the person avoids service?
Record each attempt and ask the court for a Rule 106(b) order.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After ten days with the return on file, excluding the filing and judgment days.