A process server in Travis Ranch, Texas delivers Kaufman County citations, divorce petitions, subpoenas and landlord notices to vacate, and you decide how quickly the attempt happens: within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours. A signed Return of Service is emailed to you when the job is complete. Travis Ranch, 1.2 square miles with 7,324 residents, is an unincorporated community, a Census-designated place with no city government. Its lawsuits go to the Kaufman County courts about 17.6 miles away.
What a Process Server Costs in Travis Ranch: Three Flat Tiers
How much? Standard Service costs $69 while Rush Service is $119 and 24-Hour Service $169. How fast? Standard's attempt comes within 5 business days, Rush's within 48 hours and the top tier's within 24 hours. Anything extra? Only for a Texas state-court citation or summons, which adds $100 because a sheriff, constable or certified process server must serve it. Book through the order form after checking the pricing page.
Kaufman County's sheriff and constable fees are adopted yearly by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131); a private server is an alternative.
Who May Serve Papers in Travis Ranch: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement in Travis Ranch. Under Rule 103 the people who may serve are sheriff's deputies and Kaufman County constables, adults 18 or older with legal authority or a written court order, and Judicial Branch Certification Commission certified process servers. Anyone who is a party or stands to gain or lose from the case is excluded. See the certification guide.
Where Travis Ranch Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Kaufman is the county seat, and the Kaufman County Courthouse is at 100 West Mulberry Street, Kaufman, TX 75142. Kaufman County justice courts decide evictions and civil claims up to $20,000 excluding interest; divorce, defamation, slander, land title and lien-on-land suits go elsewhere. County courts share claims above $200 up to $20,000. Statutory county courts share civil cases of $500 to $325,000 with the district court, excluding interest, damages, penalties, fees and costs.
To identify the justice precinct, use the address in dispute and confirm with the Kaufman County justice court clerk. The Kaufman County page has more.
Eviction Notices in Travis Ranch: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord whose suit is filed on or after January 1, 2026 must give written notice to vacate first, at least three days unless the lease or a written agreement sets a different period; owed rent can prompt a notice to pay rent or vacate instead. Allowed methods: mail, a conspicuous place inside, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, or agreed electronic delivery. If the last day lands on a weekend or holiday, it rolls to the next business day.
The notice is within a private server's reach. The eviction citation is for the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office or a constable only; an alias citation is possible after 5 business days without service.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Travis Ranch Defendants
A divorce respondent is served by in-person delivery of the citation and petition, or by registered or certified mail with return receipt. If attempts fail, the petitioner may move under Rule 106(b) with a sworn or penalty-of-perjury statement listing the likely location and the attempts; the court can then authorize leaving papers with someone over 16 there, or email or social media. A citation left with family or on a door without that order is not valid. See the Rule 106(b) guide.
Registered agents accept service for companies, as do a corporation's president and vice presidents. Proof of service must be on file ten days, excluding filing and judgment days, before a default judgment.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Travis Ranch
At about 4.8 miles, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale, 231 South Collins Road, Sunnyvale, TX 75182, is the closest hospital. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, 3150 Horizon Road, Rockwall, TX 75032, is about 5.9 miles, and Dallas Regional Medical Center, 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX 75149, about 7.2 miles. A subpoena for law enforcement records about a Travis Ranch incident is directed to the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office.
The summoning party pays each witness $10 per day of attendance at service, and a records custodian $1. The witness fee guide covers intake.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Travis Ranch
Travis Ranch uses ZIP code 75126. Heath, Dallas and Forney are neighbors.
Travis Ranch Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Texas excludes parties from serving their own case.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only once a Rule 106(b) order authorizes it.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
After ten days with the return on file, not counting filing day or judgment day.