Troy is a Bell County city of 2,373 on 4.7 square miles with two ZIP codes, about 15.4 miles from the Bell County Justice Center in Belton, and a process server in Troy, Texas can serve citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate there. Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours) are the speeds, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed after delivery.
What a Process Server Costs in Troy: Three Flat Tiers
Troy pricing hinges on how tight the deadline is. With a business week to spare, Standard at $69 will do. With two days, Rush at $119 puts the attempt inside 48 hours. With one, 24-Hour at $169 puts it inside 24 hours. The grid is on the pricing page, and a request starts at /order. What the Bell County sheriff and constables bill is a matter for the commissioners court (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Troy: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 is Texas's list of who may serve: sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older who hold a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A person who is a party to the case, or interested in it, is not on that list.
Where Troy Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Bell County Justice Center, 1201 Huey Road in Belton, the county seat, is the courthouse on file, about 15.4 miles from Troy. Justice court in Bell County hears evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County courts can take claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. The address in dispute fixes the precinct, and the county's justice court clerk can confirm. The Bell County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in Troy: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Troy tenants must receive a written notice to vacate before a suit, with a floor of three days unless the lease says otherwise. The landlord can mail it, leave it inside the premises in a conspicuous place, or hand it to a tenant 16 or older, which a private server can do. In the lawsuit that follows, the eviction citation is served only by the sheriff or a constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Troy Defendants
A divorce citation and petition should be delivered to the defendant directly or mailed with return receipt. When a Troy defendant cannot be found, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion can ask the judge to approve another method, supported by the likely locations and the attempts already made. Companies accept service through registered agents. A default only becomes possible once the return is ten days old.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Troy
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, 2401 S 31st St, Temple, is about 8.9 miles from Troy. Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, 850 W Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights, is about 22.6 miles, and Ascension Providence, 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, about 23.0 miles. Troy keeps a police department of its own. Witnesses are owed $10 per day of attendance and records custodians $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Troy
Troy uses ZIP codes 76501 and 76579. Temple, Bruceville-Eddy and Moody are neighbors.
Troy Process Server FAQ
Can I deliver my own court papers?
No.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask the judge for a Rule 106(b) order after listing each attempt under oath.