Waller reaches into two counties, Waller and Harris, and a process server in Waller, Texas serves a city of 2,697 on 6.1 square miles from about 8.9 miles out from the Waller County Courthouse in Hempstead. Standard at $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush at $119 (within 48 hours) and 24-Hour at $169 (within 24 hours) are the choices for citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate, and every job finishes with a signed Rule 107 Return of Service sent to your email.
What a Process Server Costs in Waller: Three Flat Tiers
The price does not depend on which county the case belongs to. Standard Service is $69 and gives up to 5 business days to an attempt. Rush Service is $119 and gives 48 hours. 24-Hour Service is $169 and gives 24 hours. The pricing page has the full list, and /order begins an order. Each county's commissioners court sets what its sheriff and constables charge (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Waller: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Nobody can simply volunteer to serve in Texas. Rule 103 reserves the job for officers, for adults a judge has named in writing, and for process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission, and it keeps out anyone with a personal stake.
Where Waller Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Hempstead is the seat of Waller County, and the Waller County Courthouse, 836 Austin Street, is about 8.9 miles from Waller. Because part of Waller lies in Harris County, the address in dispute determines which county and which justice precinct apply, and the justice court clerk can confirm both. Justice courts hear evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County courts can take claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. See the Waller County hub.
Eviction Notices in Waller: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Texas landlords give written notice to vacate before suing, three days at least unless a lease sets another period. Waller landlords can mail it, leave it inside in a conspicuous place, or hand it to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. Citations in filed eviction cases are the sheriff's or a constable's work.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Waller Defendants
A divorce defendant in Waller should be handed the citation and petition or sent them by return-receipt mail. If neither works, the plaintiff can file a sworn Rule 106(b) motion and a judge may allow another method. Companies answer through registered agents. Courts will not enter a default until the return has sat on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Waller
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, 24500 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, is about 16.8 miles away. HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, 605 Holderrieth, Tomball, is about 18.4 miles, and Bellville Medical Center, 44 N Cummings St, Bellville, about 21.5 miles. The Waller Police Department covers the city. Subpoenaed witnesses are owed $10 for each day and records custodians are owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Waller
Waller uses ZIP codes 77445 and 77484. Prairie View, Pine Island and Hempstead are neighbors.
Waller Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
Which county's court applies?
The county depends on the address at issue, and the justice court clerk can say which one.