The Hills is a village of 2,623 on 1.1 square miles in Travis County, and a process server in The Hills, Texas works about 15.2 miles from the courthouse in Austin. Papers of all common kinds, such as citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, can be served at Standard for $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush for $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour for $169 (within 24 hours), and a signed Return of Service under Rule 107 is emailed once delivery is complete.
What a Process Server Costs in The Hills: Three Flat Tiers
The Hills customers choose among three flat prices. Standard is $69 for an attempt within five business days. Rush is $119 for one within 48 hours. 24-Hour is $169 for one within 24 hours. The pricing page spells it out, and the order page starts a job. The Travis County commissioners court determines what the sheriff and constables bill (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in The Hills: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Only some people may serve under Rule 103: sheriffs and constables, adults at least 18 who are named in a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Everyone connected to the lawsuit as a party or otherwise is barred.
Where The Hills Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Austin is the county seat, and the Travis County Courthouse, 1000 Guadalupe Street, is about 15.2 miles from The Hills. Justice courts decide evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County courts can hear claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. For the precinct, ask the county's justice court clerk, because it follows the address in dispute. The Travis County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in The Hills: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Before any eviction filing, a landlord must give the tenant a written notice to vacate. The minimum is three days unless a lease sets another time. Delivery by mail, in a conspicuous place inside the unit, or by hand to a tenant 16 or older is accepted, and a private server can do the hand delivery. Once the case begins, the sheriff or a constable must serve its citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for The Hills Defendants
A divorce citation and its petition are meant to be handed over directly or sent with return receipt. Where a defendant cannot be found, the plaintiff may request a Rule 106(b) order, supported by sworn facts about the places tried. Corporate defendants are reached through registered agents. A default is not allowed until proof of service has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near The Hills
The nearest hospital on file is Ascension Seton Southwest, 7900 FM 1826 in Austin, about 10.0 miles from The Hills. The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center, 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, is about 10.3 miles, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin, 5245 W US 290, about 11.9 miles. Subpoenaed witnesses are owed $10 per day, and records custodians $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around The Hills
The Hills uses ZIP code 78738. Neighbors are Lakeway, Point Venture and Bee Cave.
The Hills Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
What if the person is avoiding service?
Ask the judge for substituted service under Rule 106(b).