Round Rock has its own hospitals and police but not its own county courthouse, which is in Georgetown about 7.9 miles away, and that shapes how a process server in Round Rock, TX works Williamson County files. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be set for an attempt within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed Return of Service by email follows delivery. Round Rock has 119,510 residents on file.
Round Rock Process Server Rates: Three Flat Tiers
Round Rock jobs are billed at one of three flat rates. A $69 charge covers Standard Service, whose attempt comes within 5 business days. A $119 charge covers Rush Service, with the attempt within 48 hours, and a $169 charge covers 24-Hour Service, with the attempt within 24 hours. The pricing page has the same table and the order form opens a job.
Williamson County's constables and sheriff follow fees fixed by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). A private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Round Rock: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 does not let a party, or anyone interested in the outcome, serve. It does let sheriffs, constables and others authorized by law, adults 18 or older with a written court order, and persons certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. The clerk can also mail a citation by registered or certified mail.
Government Code 156.001 gives the certified server's definition, and a certification expires on the last day of the month of its second anniversary unless renewed. The Rule 103 guide explains.
Where Round Rock Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Williamson County Justice Center is at 405 Martin Luther King Street, Georgetown, TX 78626, about 7.9 miles from Round Rock. Georgetown is the county seat.
For civil cases, the line between courts runs by amount and kind. Justice court: evictions and claims of $20,000 or less excluding interest, but not divorce, slander, defamation, title to land or lien-on-land suits. County court: shares claims over $200 up to $20,000. Statutory county court: shares civil cases over $500 up to $325,000 with district court. The address in dispute fixes the justice court precinct, and the county's justice court clerk can confirm it. The Williamson County page has county details.
Eviction Notices in Round Rock: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord filing on or after January 1, 2026 needs a written notice to vacate on hand, at least three days long unless a lease or written agreement says otherwise. For unpaid rent the notice may be to pay or vacate. Mail, delivery inside the premises in a conspicuous place, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, and agreed electronic delivery are the options.
In justice court, a sheriff or constable is the sole person who may serve the eviction citation. After five business days without service following filing, the landlord can request an alias citation. A private server delivers the notice and no more.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Round Rock Defendants
District court hears divorce. The defendant receives the citation and petition in person, or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. A defendant who avoids both can be reached only by court order under Rule 106(b), granted on a sworn statement of locations and prior attempts. The order may permit leaving the papers with someone over 16 or using email or social media. See the Rule 106(b) guide.
For a company, serve the registered agent. The Secretary of State acts as agent when no agent can be found with reasonable diligence. A default judgment must wait until the proof of service has been filed ten days (Rule 107(h)).
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Round Rock
A subpoena is served by a sheriff, constable or non-party adult anywhere in Texas, with a copy and any required fee. The witness fee is $10 per day of attendance, paid by the summoning party, and the custodian's records fee is $1. A witness within 150 miles of the suit's county can be called. The subpoena guide covers intake.
Round Rock's hospitals in the data are Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock at 300 University Blvd (2.7 miles), Round Rock Medical Center at 2400 Round Rock Ave (3.1 miles) and Ascension Seton Williamson at 201 Seton Parkway (3.2 miles). Records from the Round Rock Police Department are requested separately.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Round Rock
Round Rock's ZIP codes are 78664, 78665 and 78681. Neighbors are Georgetown, Pflugerville and Austin.
Round Rock Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party to the suit cannot.
How is a company served?
Via its registered agent, with the Secretary of State as the backstop.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Not unless a court order allows it.