96-391

ANDERSON COUNTY
County & District Courts
Citation ..............................................
Citation (Eviction) .............................
Citation (Publication) ........................
Citation Scire Facias..........................
Distress Warrant ................................
Notice.................................................
Notice (Publication)...........................
Notice Trustee Sale............................
Notice (Disposition) ..........................
Orders of Sale** ................................
Posting of Notice ...............................
Subpoena ...........................................
Summons ...........................................
Temporary Restraining Order ...........
Turnover Order..................................
Warrant (Physical Custody of
Child................................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Execution (+$20/hour per
Deputy after two hours)**..............
Writ of Injunction**..........................
Writ of Possession (+20/hour per
Deputy after two hours)**..............
Writ of Sequestration**.....................
All Other Writs Not Specified...........
Precept to Serve .................................
Writ of Habeas Corpus
(to serve only).................................
(to pickup person)...........................
All Other Services Not Specified ......

ANDREWS COUNTY
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 100.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 100.00
$ 20.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00

Notices:
Subpoenas (non-criminal)................. $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 25.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 150.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 150.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 150.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 25.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Restraining Orders $50.00,
(with citation $25.00), Notice of Hearing $35.00,
Show Cause $35.00, Delinquent Tax Suit $35.00,
Posting Trustee Sale (inside courthouse $20.00/
outside courthouse $30.00), Injunction $50.00,
Distress Warrant $50.00, Bail Bond Fee $15.00.
Address: F. William Hoermann, County Clerk,
215 Northwest 1st Street (Annex), P.O. Box 727,
Andrews, Texas 79714, phone 432-524-1426.
ANGELINA COUNTY

$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 100.00
$ 65.00

Fee for subsequent reissue of papers – the fee for
each citation, notice or other paper covered under
this fee schedule shall be assessed any time the
citation, notice, writ or other paper is reissued.
**Order of Sale (including execution and turnover
orders)
Posting Notices.................................. $ 20.00
Publication Fee** .............................. $ 65.00
Executing a Deed to Real Estate
Under Execution or Order of
Sale.................................................. $ 25.00
Executing a Bill of Sale to
Personal Property Under
Execution or Order of Sale............. $ 25.00
Miscellaneous Fees (per hour
per deputy)...................................... $ 20.00
**Plus Cost of Publication and/or Storage Fees
Justice of the Peace Courts & Small
Claims Courts Citations.................. $ 50.00
Address: 500 North Church, Palestine, Texas
75801, phone 903-723-7432.

Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 65.00
Summons........................................... $ 65.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 150.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 150.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 150.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 65.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 65.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Citations $20.00,
Jury Fees $10.00, Copies of Offense $6.00, Work
Release $12.00.
Address: Sheriff Kent Henson, P.O. Box 114,
Lufkin, Texas 75902-0114, phone 936-634-3331.
ARANSAS COUNTY
District and County Court at Law Fees
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 125.00
Summons........................................... $ 125.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 200.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 200.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 200.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 200.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 200.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $200.00

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ARANSAS COUNTY (continued)
All other Writs not specified ............. $200.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 100.00
Justice Court Fees
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 60.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $125.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 125.00
Writ of Reentry.................................. $125.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $125.00
All other Writs not specified ............. $125.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Written Notices
$60.00, Executing Deed Under Order of Sale or
Writ $60.00, Executing Bill of Sale Under Order of
Sale or Writ $60.00, Copies of accident reports
$4.00 (Sheriff’s Office).
Address: 301 North Live Oak Street, Rockport,
Texas 78382, phone 361-790-0122.
ARCHER COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 50.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Post Probate Citation $10.00.
Address: Archer County Sheriff’s Department,
P.O. Box 517, Archer City, Texas 76351, phone
940-574-4302.
ARMSTRONG COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Writ of Execution ..............................
Orders of Sale ....................................
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$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00

Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 100.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 100.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 100.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Citations $10.00.
Address: P.O. Box 309, Claude, Texas 79019,
phone 806-226-2081.
ATASCOSA COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 100.00
Summons........................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 200.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 200.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 200.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $200.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 200.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Show Cause Orders $100.00,
Citations by Posting $100.00, Posting Notices of
Any Kind $100.00, Writs of Execution $200.00,
Writs of Sale $200.00, Writs of Restitution
$200.00. Service in J.P. Court: Forcible Entry and
Detainer $60.00, Writs of Execution $60.00, Writs
of Garnishment $60.00.
Address: #1 Courthouse, Circle Drive, Room 102,
Jourdanton, Texas 78026, phone 830-767-2511.
AUSTIN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 110.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... NP
Other Service Fees: Small Claims Court: Citation
by Personal Service $60.00, Citation by Publication
$60.00, Citation by Scire Facias $60.00, Citation by
Posting $30.00, All Citations/Service Fees $60.00,
Forcible Entry and Detainer $60.00, Precept to
Serve $60.00, Protective Order $60.00, Subpoena
$60.00, Summons $40.00, Temporary Restraining
Order $60.00, Turn Over Order $60.00, Any Other
Non-Writ $100.00, Summon a Jury $10.00.

AUSTIN COUNTY (continued)
Justice, County, District and All Other Courts:
Citation by Personal Service $60.00, Citation by
Publication $60.00, Citation by Scire Facias
$50.00, Citation by Posting $30.00, Forcible Entry
and Detainer $60.00, Precept to Serve $60.00,
Protective Order $50.00, Summon a Jury $10.00.
Address: Carrie Gregor, County Clerk, Austin
County, 1 East Main, Bellville, Texas 77418, phone
979-865-5911 x-192.
BAILEY COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $150.00,
Posting Citations $25.00, Fingerprints $5.00,
Accident/Offense/Incident reports $5.00, Security
Bond Fee $15.00 per bond up to $30.00 per arrest.
Address: 300 South 1st, Muleshoe, Texas 79347,
phone 806-272-3044.
BANDERA COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 55.00
Summons ........................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 55.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 55.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 55.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00,
Posting Citations $25.00, Posting Probate Citations
$25.00. Commissions on Execution and Order of
Sale: For all sums $0.00 to $200.00 is 10 percent,
for all sums $201.00 to $1,000.00 is 6 percent, for
all sums $1,001.00 to $5,000.00 is 3 percent and for
all sums $5,001.00 and up is 2 percent. If the
above sums are collected without sale, half of the

foregoing rates shall apply. Expense for providing
the services incident to unsuccessful service is set at
the same cost for actual service (Local Govt. Code
118.131).
Address: 500 Main Street, P.O. Box 823, Bandera,
Texas 78003, phone 830-796-3332.
BASTROP COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas (District & County
Courts)............................................... $ 65.00
Summons (District & County
Courts)............................................... $ NP
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 125.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 125.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 125.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 125.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 65.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 65.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 65.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 65.00
Other Service Fees: Subpoena (J.P. Court)
$65.00, Temporary Restraining Order $65.00,
Precept $65.00, Writ of Execution $125.00,
Writ of Restitution $125.00, Writ of Habeas Corpus
$125.00, Injunction $65.00, Notices (Posting)
$25.00, Reports (Accidents) $5.00, Reports (All
Others) $4.00 for 1st page, $1.00 each add’l page,
All Other Process (Not Listed) $65.00. Fees
collected on Execution Sale or Sheriff Sale: 5% of
monies collected, Fees collected without a sale:
2.5% of monies collected.
Address: P.O. Box 577, Bastrop, Texas 78602,
phone 512-332-7234
BAYLOR COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Execution ............................ $ 200.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 200.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: P.O. Box 689, Seymour, Texas 76380,
phone 940-889-3322.

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BEE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 75.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Processes..................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Citations $60.00, Citations
by Publications $50.00, Citation by Scire Facias
$50.00, Delinquent Tax Suit $50.00, Distress
Warrant $50.00, Executing Deed $25.00, Executing
a Bill of Sale $25.00, Injunction $50.00, Jury Fee
$20.00, Levy Fee When No Sale $60.00, Notice
$50.00, Notice by Publication $50.00, Notice of
Trustee Sale $50.00, Notice to Take Deposition
$50.00, Order $50.00, Precept to Serve $50.00,
Show Cause Order $50.00, Subpoena Duces Tecum
$50.00, Taking and Approving Bonds $10.00,
Temporary Protective Order $50.00, Temporary
Restraining Order $50.00, Warrants/Capias $50.00,
W/O Warrants/Capias $45.00, Writ of Execution
$100.00, Writ of Habeas Corpus $50.00, Writ of
Restitution $75.00, Writ of Possession $75.00,
Record Check $5.00, Vehicle Impound (per day)
$15.00, Copies (per page) $1.00, Livestock
collection (each) $25.00. For a public posting of
written notices, regardless of type, and making
returns thereon, a fee of $20.00 for each location
shall be charged. Commission for collecting
money on an Execution or Order of Sale, when the
same is made by a sale. Sale Commissions: With
sale 10 percent of all sums up to $5,000.00, 5
percent of all sums over $5,000.00. When the
money is collected by the Sheriff or Constables
without a sale, the fee shall be half of the above
rates. When property is seized as a result of
executing each writ of garnishment, injunction writ,
distress warrant, writ of attachment, writ of
sequestration, writ of execution, order of sale, or
writ not otherwise provided for, but there is no sale
or collection, an extra fee of $60.00 shall be
charged. Executing a Bill of Sale to each purchaser
of personal property under Execution or Order of
Sale, when demanded by purchaser, shall be
$25.00. Executing a Deed to each purchaser of real
property under Execution or Order of Sale shall be
$15.00. Copies of Offense Reports shall be $10.00.
Service of or attempted service of any civil process
not otherwise provided for shall be $60.00.

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Address: Mirella Escamilla Davis, Bee County
Clerk, 105 West Corpus Christi Street, Room 103,
Beeville, Texas 78102, phone 361-362-3245.
BELL COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 60.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Distress Warrant $60.00,
Injunction $60.00, Notice of Publication $50.00,
Temporary Restraining Order $60.00, Writ of
Habeas Corpus $60.00, Writ of Restitution $60.00,
Show Cause Order $50.00, Arrest Warrant $50.00,
Mental Commitment $40.00, Commitment $5.00,
All Other Service of Process $50.00.
Address: 101 East Central Avenue, P.O. Box 768,
Belton, Texas 76513, phone 254-933-5105.
BEXAR COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 170.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 50.00
Orders of Sale* ................................. $ 170.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 170.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Injunctions $50.00, Citations
by Posting at Courthouse $10.00, Citations by
Publication $50.00, Writs of Habeas Corpus
$50.00, Writs of Restitution $170.00, Writs of
Execution $170.00, other Writs for enforcement of
Judgment or to seize property $170.00. Mental
Health Transport: Within Bexar County $50.00,
Between Counties $160.00, Outside County
Requiring Overnight Stay $230.00, Same day
outside county $160.00. Services by Certified Mail,
with restricted delivery, including postage $50.00.
All other service not listed above $50.00, *Order
of Sale: Constable’s commission on an Execution
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additional 5% of the next $15,000, and an
additional 2.5% of amounts more than $25,000.
When money is collected by the Constable without
a sale, 1/2 of the above commission shall be
allowed.
Address: Gerry Rickhoff, Bexar County Clerk,
Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa, Suite
104, San Antonio, Texas 78205-3083, phone 210335-2216.
BLANCO COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 200.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 200.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 200.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 200.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees:
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 200.00
Writ of Restitution............................. $ 200.00
Show Cause Order............................. $ 60.00
Temporary Restraining Order ........... $ 75.00
Temporary Protective Order.............. $ 60.00
Jury Fee.............................................. $ 21.00
Mental Commitment.......................... $ 75.00
Precept to Serve/Notice ..................... $ 60.00
Injunction........................................... $ 60.00
Address: Karen Newman, County and District
Clerk, P.O. Box 65, Johnson City, Texas 78636,
phone 830-868-7357.
BORDEN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 30.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 30.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Public Notice $10.00.

Address: P.O. Box 124, Gail, Texas 79738, phone
806-756-4312.
BOSQUE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00,
Commission With Sale for $500.00 or less, 10
percent; all sums over $500.00, 6 percent. When
the money is collected by the officer without a sale,
half of the above rate shall be allowed.
Address: P.O. Box 741, Meridian, Texas 76665,
phone 254-435-2201.
BOWIE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 70.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 70.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 70.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 70.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 30.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: Velma Moore, County Clerk, Bowie
County, P.O. Box 248, New Boston, Texas 75570,
phone 903-628-6742.
BRAZORIA COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Orders of Sale ...................................
Writ of Possession ............................
Forcible Detainer ..............................

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 50.00

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BRAZORIA COUNTY (continued)
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Temporary Restraining Order
$60.00, Citation by Posting $30.00, Citation by
Publication $50.00, Execution $60.00, Show Cause
$50.00, Precept $50.00, Protective Order $60.00.
Address: 111 East Locust, Angleton, Texas 77515,
phone 979-864-1385.
BRAZOS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 75.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
(Plus $20.00 per hour after 2 hours).
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: All Citations $50.00, All
Writs $75.00 (unless fee mandated by state),
Posting of Public Notice of Sales $30.00 (each
location), Precepts $50.00, Show Cause $50.00,
Executing a Deed for Real Property $40.00,
Executing a Bill of Sale for Personal Property
$40.00, Restraining Order $75.00, Distress Warrant
$75.00, Turnover Order with Execution $75.00,
Commitment (from Civil Suits) $75.00, Citation/
Temporary Protective Order $20.00, Notice of
Application/Protective Order $20.00, Judgment of
NICI $10.00.
Service Commission for Executions and Order
of Sale: For all sums $0.00 - $200.00, 10 percent;
for all sums $200.00 - $1,000.00, 6 percent; for all
sums $1,000.00 - $5,000.00, 3 percent; for all sums
$5,000.00 – up, 2 percent. If the above sums are
collected without sale, half of the foregoing rates
shall apply.
Address: 300 East 26th Street, Suite 105, Bryan,
Texas 77803, phone 979-361-4104.
BREWSTER COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment (property) ..........
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
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$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 65.00
$ 60.00
$ 100.00

Orders of Sale ...................................
Writ of Possession ............................
Forcible Detainer ..............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation.......................
Justice Court Citation .......................
All Other Courts’ Citations...............

$ 100.00
$ 65.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00

Other Service Fees: District Court Bailiff Fees
$15.00, Posting Written Notices $20.00, Posting of
Trustee Sale $20.00, Posting Probate Citations
$15.00, All Citations (except Posted Probate
Citations) $50.00, Serving Notices $50.00, Writ of
Habeas Corpus (Civil) $50.00, Writ of Mental
Commitment $50.00, Writ of Injunction $60.00,
Writ of Reentry $60.00, Writ of Restitution $65.00,
Writ of Attachment (person) $75.00, Writ of
Execution $150.00, Offense Report $20.00, any
service not listed $50.00.
Address: P.O. Box 119, Alpine, Texas 79831,
phone 432-837-3366.
BRISCOE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 60.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Posting $15.00.
Address: P.O. Box 555, Silverton, Texas 79257,
phone 806-823-2134.
BROOKS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 40.00
Summons........................................... $ 40.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 60.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 40.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 25.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 25.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 40.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: P.O. Box 427, Falfurrias, Texas 78355,
phone 361-325-5604, x-248.

BROWN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Execution (Nulla
Bono Return) .................................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
All Courts’ Citations.......................... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: County and District Citations
$60.00, Posting Trustee Sale $25.00,
Distress Warrant $60.00, Injunction $60.00,
Delinquent Tax Suit $60.00, Show Cause $60.00,
Notice of Hearing $60.00, Restraining Orders
$60.00, Writ of Execution 6 percent of Execution
of Sale or $100.00, whichever is more, Citation by
Publication $60.00, Posting any other Notice as
required by law $25.00 each location, Sheriff’s
Deed/Bill Sale $25.00, Service by Certified Mail
$25.00.
Address: Margaret Wood, Brown County Clerk,
200 South Broadway, Brownwood, Texas 76801,
phone 325-643-2594.
BURLESON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Civil Stand-By: free for first
two hours, $30.00 an hour after two hours;
Protective/Restraining Orders $50.00; Distress
Warrant $50.00; Turn Over Order with Execution
$50.00; Notice of Publication $50.00; Jury Fee
$10.00; Posting Notices Required by Law $20.00;
All Fingerprint Cards Performed for the Public
$10.00 (Total per person); Accident or Offense
Reports $5.00 each; Copies of Sheriff’s Log or
Documents $10.00 per hour Plus $1.00 per copy
Plus Material Cost; Vehicle or Property
Impoundment Storage Fees $10.00 (Daily), Large
Vehicles (i.e. Mobile Homes, RVs, etc.) $25.00

(Daily); Arrest Warrants $50.00 plus $0.30 a mile;
Criminal Subpoena $5.00 Plus $0.30 per mile;
Evictions $10.00; Response to False Alarm (If
more than five false alarms have occurred within
the proceeding 12 month period) $75.00.
Service Commission for Executions and Order
of Sale: For all sums $0.00 - $200.00, 10 percent;
For all sums $201.00 - $800.00, 6 percent; For all
sums $801.00 - $5,000.00, 3 percent; For all sums
over $5,000.00, 2 percent. If the above sums are
collected without sale, half of the foregoing rates
shall apply.
Law Enforcement Estray Programs:
Impoundments:
Large (Cattle, Horses, Ostrich, Etc.) $75.00
first animal and $40.00 each additional
animal.
Small (Goats, Sheep, Emu, etc.) $40.00 first
animal and $20.00 each additional animal.
Boarding And Feeding:
Large $8.00 per day per animal.
Small $5.00 per day per animal.
Delivery Charge: $50.00 first animal and
$25.00 each additional animal.
Livestock Penned On Site: After penning
animals six times or more in a three month period, a
fee of $50.00 for the first hour and $25.00 for each
additional hour or fraction.
Collection Fees For Livestock Claimed By
Original Owner: $25.00 each. Livestock to be
placed at Caldwell Auction Barn. If animal sale is
not sufficient to pay expenses, Burleson County is
liable for expenses.
Address: Anna L. Schielack, Burleson County
Clerk, 100 West Buck, Suite 203, Caldwell, Texas
77836, phone 979-567-2329.
BURNET COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 120.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 120.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 120.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 120.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 120.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 75.00
Writ of Injunction ............................. $ 75.00
Show Cause....................................... $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Distress Warrant $60.00, All
Public Fingerprinting $10.00, Livestock Estray
Sheriff’s Fee $60.00, each additional animal
$20.00. Posting any other Notice as required by

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BURNET COUNTY (continued)
law $20.00 each location, Sheriff’s Deed/Bill of
Sale $25.00.
Address: Burnet County Courthouse, 220 South
Pierce, Burnet, Texas 78611 or Burnet County
Courthouse Annex, 1701 East Polk, Burnet, Texas
78611, phone 512-756-5406.
CALDWELL COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment+ ......................... $ 85.00
Writ of Garnishment+ ....................... $ 85.00
Writ of Sequestration+ ...................... $ 85.00
Orders of Sale*+................................ $ 85.00
Writ of Possession (if move out
exceeds two hours, additional
fee $35/hour)................................... $ 85.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Notice $50.00, Deposition
Subpoena $50.00, Subpoena-Duces Tecum $50.00,
Precept to Serve $50.00, Civil Subpoenas $50.00,
Complaints $50.00, Temporary Restraining Order
$85.00+, Writ of Attachment/Person and Property
$85.00+, Posting Written Notices in Public Places
$25.00, Writ of Execution $85.00*+, Writ of
Restitution $85.00+, Writ of Injunction $85.00+,
Writ of Habeas Corpus $85.00.
(*) County commission due based on percent of
monies collected: 10 percent of first $10,000.00, 5
percent of next $15,000.00, 2.5 percent of amounts
more than $25,000.00.
(+) For a Writ and Order of Sale served outside
Caldwell County that exceeds two hours, additional
fee of $35/hour plus $0.30/mile for mileage
required for an officer to perform service and then
return.
Address: Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, 1204
Reed Drive, Lockhart, Texas 78644, phone
512-398-1808.
CALHOUN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................

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$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 100.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00

Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 60.00
Precept to Serve ................................ $ 60.00
Temporary Restraining Order........... $ 60.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ..................... $ 100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Show Cause Notice $60.00,
Probate Citation by Posting/Publication $20.00,
Other Citation by Publication/Posting $60.00,
Notice of Hearing $60.00, Notice of Sale $50.00,
Notice of Sale Posting $50.00 (per location),
Service of or Attempted Service of any Civil
Process Document not Listed $50.00, Clearance
Letter $5.00, Accident Report $4.00. No fee
assessed for serving or entering Protective Orders.
Address: Anita Fricke, County Clerk, 211 South
Ann Street, Port Lavaca, Texas 77979, phone
361-553-4411.
CALLAHAN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... NP
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 60.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 80.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Library Fee $35.00, Personal
Citation $45.00, Citation by Publication $45.00,
Citation by Scire Facias $50.00, Distress Warrant
$50.00, Injunctions $50.00, Notice of Publication
$50.00, Precept to Serve $50.00, Temporary
Restraining Order $60.00, Writ of Execution
$50.00, Writ of Habeas Corpus $50.00,
Writ of Restitution $60.00, Show Cause Notice
$45.00, Arrest Warrant $45.00, Posting Citation
$50.00, Notice of Trustee’s Sale $50.00, Protective
Orders $20.00, Courthouse Security $1.00,
Executing Bill of Sale $50.00, Executing a Deed
$50.00, Posting Written Notices $30.00, Sheriff
Jury Fee $10.00, Wage Withholding Request
$15.00, Jury Fee (civil) $22.00, Jury Fee (criminal)
$5.00.
Address: Jeanie Bohannon, Callahan County
Clerk, 100 West 4th Street, Suite 104, Baird, Texas
79504, phone 325-854-1217.

CAMERON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................

$
$
$
$

45.00
45.00
75.00
75.00

Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 75.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 45.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 45.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 45.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 45.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: Mark A. Yates, CPA, Cameron County
Auditor, P.O. Box 3846, Brownsville, Texas
78523, phone 956-544-0822.
CAMP COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 75.00
Summons ........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 100.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Commission for collecting
money on an Execution when the same is made by
a sale for the first $100.00 or less is 10 percent; for
the next $100.00 is .07 percent; for the next
$800.00 is .04 percent; for the next $4,000.00
is .02 percent; all over $5,000.00 is .01 percent.
When the money is collected by the sheriff or
constables without a sale, the fee shall be half of the
above rate.
Address: 126 Church Street, Pittsburg, Texas
75686, phone 903-856-2731.
CARSON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Writ of Possession .............................

$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 65.00
$ 150.00

Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 65.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 65.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 65.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Fee $20.00.
P.O. Box 972, 501 Main Street,
Address:
Panhandle, Texas 79068, phone 806-537-3511.
CASS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 85.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 85.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 85.00
Eviction ............................................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Law Library $30.00, Jury
Fee $5.00/$30.00.
Address: Jannis Mitchell, Cass County Clerk, P.O.
Box 449, Linden, Texas 75563, phone 903-7565071.
CASTRO COUNTY
Certified Bill of Cost......................... $ 100.00
Citations ............................................ $ 55.00
Citations by Posting.......................... $ 55.00
Citations by Publication.................... $ 55.00
Citation by Scire Facias .................... $ 55.00
Civil Capias....................................... $ 100.00
Distress Warrant ............................... $ 100.00
Eviction Citations ............................. $ 55.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 55.00
Incapacitated Person Posting ............ $ 55.00
Notice ................................................ $ 55.00
Notice of Publication ........................ $ 55.00
Notice of Trustee Sale ...................... $ 55.00
Notice to Take Deposition................ $ 55.00
Order of Sale ..................................... $ 100.00
Precept to Serve ................................ $ 55.00
Subpoena........................................... $ 55.00
Subpoena Duces Tecum ................... $ 55.00
Summons........................................... $ 55.00
Tax Warrant ...................................... $ 100.00
Temporary Protective Order……….No Charge
Temporary Restraining Order........... $ 55.00
Turnover Order ................................. $ 100.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ..................... $ 100.00
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Writ of Injunction .............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Mandamus............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Re-Entry................................ $ 100.00
Writ of Supersedeas........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Other Service Fees:
Service of or attempted service of any civil
process or order not otherwise provided for $55.00.
For Posting Written Notices in Public Places, as
required by law, a fee of $10.00 for each location.
For Executing a Deed to each purchaser of real
estate under Execution or Order of Sale, a fee of
$10.00.
For Executing a Bill of Sale to each purchaser of
personal property under Execution or Order of Sale,
when demanded by the purchaser, a fee of $10.00.
Commission for Collecting Money on
Execution, Order of Sale, Bill of Cost, or a
Turnover Order, a fee of 1 percent with or without
a sale with a maximum of $500.00.
For each civil case tried in a District or County
Court, a bailiff’s fee of $10.00.
100 East Bedford, Room 113,
Address:
Dimmit, Texas 79027, phone 806-647-3311.
CHAMBERS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 60.00
Orders of Sale (+ Commission)......... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Trustee Sale Notice
$20.00 (each location), Posting Written Notice
$20.00 (each location), Oral Deposition Notice
$50.00, Precept to Serve $50.00, Protective Order
$50.00, Temporary Restraining Order $50.00,
Certified or Registered Mail Service by Sheriff/
County Clerk $30.00, Writ of Execution $60.00
(plus commission), Writ of Injunction $60.00, Writ
of Restitution $60.00, Writ of Distress Warrant
$60.00, Executing Deed of Bill Sale $15.00,
Sheriff’s Jury Panel Notify $45.00 (County Court)
and $75.00 (District Court), Taking and Approving
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Executions or Order of Sale, a commission of: with
or without a sale, 1 percent with maximum limit of
$500.00.
Address: Chambers County, County Judge’s
Office, P.O. Box 939, Anahuac, Texas 77514,
phone 409-267-8295.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 75.00
Citations ............................................ $ 75.00
Citations by Posting.......................... $ 50.00
Temporary Restraining Order........... $ 75.00
Notice of Hearing.............................. $ 75.00
Precept to Serve ................................ $ 75.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Attachment or Possession
Involving child............................... $ 150.00
All Other Writs ................................. $ 100.00
All Other Services............................. $ 75.00
Commission with sale: $0.00 to $200.00 = 10
percent, $201.00 to $1,000.00 = 6 percent,
$1,001.00 to $5,000.00 = 3 percent, $5,001.00 up =
2 percent. Commission without sale: half of the
above rates shall be allowed. Writs of Possession
or Sequestration requiring a deputy to remain on
scene for more than two hours will be charged at
the rate of $25.00 per hour per deputy.
Address: Cherokee County Clerk, P.O. Drawer
420, Rusk, Texas 75785, phone 903-683-2350.
CHILDRESS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 125.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 125.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 125.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Citation by Posting $20.00.
Address: Zona Prince, County/District Clerk, 100
Avenue Northwest, Courthouse Box 4, Childress,
Texas 79201, phone 940-937-6143.

CLAY COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00

Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 150.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 150.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 150.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: Kay Hutchison, County Clerk, Clay
County, P.O. Box 548, Henrietta, Texas 76365,
phone 940-538-4631.
COCHRAN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 50.00
(If under Rule 309) ........................ $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ N/A
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00.
Address: County Courthouse, Room 102, Morton,
Texas
79346,
phone
806-266-5450
or
806-266-8843.
COKE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Citation by Posting $20.00,

Trustee’s Sale $20.00, Executing Deed $20.00, Bill
of Sale $20.00, Peace Bond $20.00, Accident
Report $3.00, Incident/Offense Report $2.00,
Record Check $5.00, Fingerprinting $7.00.
Address: Sheriff Rick Styles, P.O. Box 9, Robert
Lee, Texas 76945, (County/District Clerk phone
325-453-2631).
COLEMAN COUNTY
Citations (Personal Service,
Publication, or Posting) ................ $ 75.00
Citation – Probate ............................. $ 25.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 75.00
Order of Sale ..................................... $ 75.00
Subpoena........................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 75.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 75.00
Others Not Specifically Listed ......... $ 75.00
Posting Trustee or Other Notices ..... $ 25.00
Commissions on collected money per Writ of
Execution, Order of Sale, etc. is 4 percent, with a
maximum of $500.00.
Address: P.O. Box 591, Coleman, Texas 76834,
phone 329-629-2889.
COLLIN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas (civil) .............................. $ 55.00
Summons (criminal) ......................... $ 5.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 150.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 150.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 55.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 55.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 55.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees: Criminal Subpoenas $5.00
(plus mileage), Affidavits of Service $10.00, Writ
of Habeas Corpus $150.00, Citation in Probate
(Posting) $15.00, Criminal Warrants $50.00 plus
$.29 per mile, Capias, Capias Pro Fines (Felonies
and Misdemeanors) $50.00 plus $.29 per mile,
Distress Warrant $150.00, Execution $150.00,
Execution and Order of Sale $150.00, Execution of
Deed/Bill of Sale $55.00, Judgment Nisi $150.00,
Jury Fee $5.00, Notice $55.00, Notice in Probate
(Posting) $15.00, Order of Sale $150.00, Posting of
Notices $18.00, Posting of Trustee Notices $18.00,
Precepts $55.00, Preparation of S/S Notice $15.00,
Protective Orders No Charge, Taking and
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COLLIN COUNTY (continued)
Approving of Bonds required by law $10.00, Writ
of Certiorari $150.00, Writ of Re-entry $150.00,
Writ of Mandamus $150.00, Citation $55.00,
Citation by Publication $55.00, Citation by Posting
$55.00, Citation Forcible Detainer $55.00, Tax
Citation Collin County $55.00, Tax Citation Other
Counties $55.00.
Address: 210 South McDonald, McKinney, Texas
75069, phone 972-548-4134.
COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas (Civil) .............................. $ 45.00
(Criminal) ........................................ $ 5.00
Summons ........................................... $ 45.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment
(Pre-Judgment) ................................ $ 45.00
(Post-Judgment)............................... $ 150.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 150.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 150.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 150.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 45.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 45.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 45.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 45.00
Other Service Fees: Citation by Publication
$45.00, Posting $20.00.
Address: 800 West Avenue, Box 10, Wellington,
Texas 79095, phone 806-447-2408.
COLORADO COUNTY
Service of Citations and Notices:
Citations.............................................
Show Cause Orders ...........................
Forcible Detainers..............................
Notices ...............................................
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Precepts..............................................
Temporary Restraining Order ...........
Service of Writs:
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Writ of Execution ..............................
Writ of Possession .............................
Writ of Restitution.............................
Order of Sale......................................
Turn Over Order ................................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Citations for J.P. Court:
Small Claim Citations........................
Justice Court Citations.......................
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$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00

$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 75.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00

Forcible Entry and Detainers............ $ 50.00
Postings:
Citations ............................................ $ 20.00
All Other Postings............................. $ 20.00
Fees:
Copy of Offense Reports .................. $ 4.00
Open Records Requests .................... $ 4.00
Each additional page....................... $ 0.25
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Additional Requirements in This County: It is
further ordered by Commissioners’ Court that all
citations, precepts, writs or other process of service
should be mailed or delivered to Colorado County
Sheriff or Constable, P.O. Box 607, Columbus,
Texas 78934, phone 979-732-6860. Checks or
money order should be made payable to County of
Colorado, Texas only. Papers mailed or delivered
to any other address or official will be returned
unserved.
COMAL COUNTY
Notices:
County Court/District Court:
Citation.............................................. $ 60.00
Citation by Publication ..................... $ 60.00
Notice of Trustee Sale ...................... $ 60.00
Precept to Serve/Notice .................... $ 60.00
Injunction .......................................... $ 60.00
Mental Commitment......................... $ 75.00
Subpoena Civil.................................. $ 60.00
Order of Sale ..................................... $ 75.00
Temporary Restraining Order........... $ 75.00
Temporary Protective Order............. $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $200.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $200.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $200.00
Writ of Restitution ............................ $200.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 200.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 200.00
J.P. Court:
Citation.............................................. $ 60.00
Subpoena Civil.................................. $ 60.00
Temporary Restraining Order........... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $200.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $200.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $200.00
Writ of Restitution ............................ $200.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $200.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: For each Livestock EstraySheriff’s Fee: Hauling $100.00 (for a single load);
Feed for cattle $10.00 per day/per head, for
horses/mules $10.00 per day/per head, for
goats/sheep $5.00 per day/per head, for hogs $5.00
per day/per head; Catch Fee $25.00 for contained
area/per head, $100.00 additional fee if horse is
required to catch estray; $25.00 county fee/per
head.

COMAL COUNTY (continued)
For posting written notices in public places as
may be required by law, a fee for posting each
location, $15.00; a fee for mileage, if applicable,
will be calculated at $0.31 per mile.
For Executing a Deed to each purchaser of real
estate under execution or order of sale, a fee of
$55.00.
For Executing a Bill of Sale to each purchaser of
personal property under execution or order of sale,
when demanded by purchase, a fee of $55.00.
For each case tried in District or County Court, a
sheriff’s venire jury fee of $15.00.
Collecting money on an execution or an order of
sale, when the same is made by a sale: the first
$200.00 or less is 10 percent, all sums over $200.00
and not exceeding $1,000.00 is 6 percent, all sums
over $1,000.00 and not exceeding $5,000.00 is 3
percent, all sums over $5,000.00 is 2 percent.
However, in the case where the sum is exorbitant,
commissioners’ court may adjust the fee. When the
money is collected by sheriff or constable without a
sale, half of the above rates shall be allowed him.
Copies of Offense Reports requested by
insurance companies $4.00.
Fingerprint cards, required for private
employment, etc., a fee of $10.00 per card.
All Other Services Not Listed Above:
County and District Courts................ $ 55.00
Justice of Peace Courts...................... $ 55.00
Small Claims Courts.......................... $ 55.00
Address: Sheriff of Comal County, 3005 West San
Antonio Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130,
phone 830-608-2017.
COMANCHE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
(If move out exceeds two hours,
additional fee of $20.00 per hour)
All Other Writs .................................. $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
County and District
Other Service Fees:
Citations $60.00, Posting Trustee Sale $60.00,
Distress Warrant $60.00, Injunction $60.00,
Delinquent Tax Suit $60.00, Show Cause $60.00,

Notice of Hearing $60.00, Restraining Orders
$60.00, 6 percent of Execution of Sale (fee
varies), Citation by Publication $60.00,
Temporary Protective Orders $20.00, All Public
Finger-printing $10.00, Livestock Estray Sheriff’s
Fee $60.00, each additional animal $20.00,
Posting any other Notice as required by law
$20.00 each location, Sheriff’s Deed/Bill of Sale
$25.00, Service by Certified Mail $10.00.
Address: 101 West Central, Comanche, Texas
76442, phone 325-356-2655.
CONCHO COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Citation by Publication
$50.00, Posting $20.00, Show Cause Orders
$50.00, Restraining Orders $50.00, Injunction
$50.00.
Address: 152 North Roberts, Paint Rock, Texas
76866, 325-732-4322.
COOKE COUNTY
District and County Fees:
Postings .............................................
Citation..............................................
Citation by Publication .....................
Notice to Show Cause.......................
Notice by Publication .......................
Notice of Trustee Sale ......................
Order of Sale .....................................
Precept to Serve ................................
Civil Subpoena..................................
Civil Subpoena-Duces Tecum..........
Summons...........................................
Temporary Restraining Order...........
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Execution .............................
Temporary Protective Order.............
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Habeas Corpus .....................
Writ of Injunction .............................
Writ of Possession ............................
Writ of Restitution ............................
Writ of Sequestration........................

$ 20.00
$ 50.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 20.00
$ 20.00
$ 60.00
$ 45.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 40.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 20.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00

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COOKE COUNTY (continued)

Address: P.O. Box 717, Paducah, Texas 79248,
phone 806-492-3823.

Justice of the Peace Fees:
All Citations....................................... $ 50.00
All Writs ............................................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainers.............................. $ 75.00
Additional Requirements in This County: In
addition to the above Fees, a $35.00 per hour
standby charge will be added after 2 hours per
deputy.
It is further ordered by Commissioners court that all
citations, precepts, writs or other process of service
should be mailed to Sheriff Mike Compton, Cooke
County Jail, 301 South Chestnut, Gainesville,
Texas 76240 or David Tharp, Constable Precinct 1,
P.O. Box 312, Lindsay, Texas 76250 or Anthony
Ward, Constable Precinct 4, 114 Iriquois Drive,
Lake Kiowa, Texas 76240, phone 940-668-5435.
Checks or money orders should be made payable to
the County of Cooke only. Papers mailed or
delivered to any other address or official will be
returned unserved.
CORYELL COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00.
Address: 620 East Main, Gatesville, Texas 76528,
phone 254-865-7201.
COTTLE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Writ of Possession .............................
Forcible Detainer ...............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................
Justice Court Citation ........................
All Other Courts’ Citations ...............
Other Service Fees: None submitted.

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$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 175.00
$ 175.00
$ 175.00
$ 75.00
$ 175.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00

CRANE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees:
Writ of Restitution ............................ $ 100.00
Writs of Execution............................ $ 100.00
Show Cause Orders........................... $ 50.00
Citation by Publication ..................... $ 50.00
Citation by Posting ........................... $ 50.00
Notice of Hearing.............................. $ 50.00
Notice of Trustee Sale ...................... $ 50.00
Address: Honorable Danny Simmons, Sheriff,
Crane County, P.O. Box 1175, Crane, Texas
79731, phone 432-558-3571.
CROCKETT COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 55.00
Summons........................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 55.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 55.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 55.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees: Law Library $35.00.
Additional Requirements in This County: All
citations, precepts, writs or other process of service
should be mailed or delivered to the Sheriff of
Crockett County, P.O. Box 1931, Ozona, Texas
76943, or Raymond Borrego, Constable, P.O. Box
1501, Ozona, Texas 76943, phone 325-392-2022.
Checks or money orders should be made payable to
the County of Crockett only. Papers mailed or
delivered to any other address or official will be
returned unserved.

CROSBY COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 55.00
Summons ........................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 75.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 55.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: Crosby County Clerk, 201 West Aspen,
Suite 102, Crosbyton, Texas 79322, phone
806-675-2334.
CULBERSON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 55.00
Summons ........................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 65.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 65.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 65.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 55.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 55.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 40.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 15.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 15.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 40.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: County and District Clerk’s Office, 300
LaCaverna Street, P.O. Box 158, Van Horn, Texas
79855 or Culberson County Sheriff’s Department,
Oscar Carrillo, Sheriff, 300 LaCaverna Street, P.O.
Box 65, Van Horn, Texas 79855, phone
432-283-2058.
DALLAM COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Writ of Possession .............................
Forcible Detainer ...............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................
Justice Court Citation ........................
All Other Courts’ Citations ...............

$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 75.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00

Other Service Fees:
Posting Notice................................... $ 10.00
Writ of Restitution ............................ $ 100.00
Injunction .......................................... $ 100.00
Temporary Restraining Order........... $ 75.00
Order of Sale ..................................... $ 75.00
Execution .......................................... $ 100.00
Justice Execution .............................. $ 50.00
Order of Possession .......................... $ 75.00
Address: P.O. Box 1352, Dalhart, Texas 79022,
phone 806-244-4751.
DALLAS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 55.00
Summons........................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... N/A
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 110.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 110.00
Order of Sale ..................................... $ 110.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 130.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 110.00
Other Writs Not Specifically
Listed............................................ $ 110.00
For Executing Each Mental
Illness Warrant, a fee of............... $ 120.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 55.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 55.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... N/A
Other Service Fees:
Temporary
Restraining
Order
$55.00,
Simultaneous Execution or Attempted Execution of
Temporary Restraining Order and Notice in
Domestic Relations Court Cases $70.00.
For Bailiff Services rendered by a deputy sheriff
or reserve deputy sheriff, a one-time fee in each
case before the court in:
County Court........................... $ 35.00
District Court .......................... $ 60.00
Said bailiff fee shall be deposited to a bailiff fee
special fund or account and shall be used
exclusively to reimburse the County for costs
expended in providing bailiffs as a judicial support
service.
Commissions for collecting money on an
Execution or Order of Sale when the collection is
made by a sale: for the first $10,000.00 or portion
thereof, 10 percent; and for amounts over the first
$10,000.00, 1 percent commissions per sale limited
to $2,800.00 plus costs, and deputy hours worked
in excess of 20 hours at a rate of $35.00 per hour.
When the money is collected by the sheriff or
constable without a sale, half of the above rates,
limited to $1,400.00 plus costs shall be allowed.
Commission calculations should include judgment,
interest and attorney fees collected while excluding
any court costs.
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DALLAS COUNTY (continued)

DELTA COUNTY

Impounding and boarding of livestock:
Impounding $25.00 (small); $75.00 (large).
Boarding (per day) $4.00 (small); $8.00 (large).
Sheriff’s Office Fees:
Vehicle Storage.................................. $ 25.00
Vehicle Storage Garage Keeper ........ $ 15.00
Clearance Letter................................. $ 35.00
Bond I.D. Card .................................. $ 10.00
Posting Notices.................................. $ 20.00
Fingerprint Card ................................ $ 5.00
Mug Shot (new photo)....................... $ 5.00
Address: Dallas County Clerk, Records Building,
509 Main Street, Dallas, Texas 75202, phone
214-653-7741.

County and District Fees:
Citations ............................................ $ 50.00
Notice ................................................ $ 45.00
Deposition Subpoena........................ $ 50.00
Precept to Serve ................................ $ 50.00
Civil Subpoena.................................. $ 50.00
Summons and Complaint ................. $ 50.00
Temporary Restraining Order........... $ 55.00
Writ of Attachment/Person and
Written Notice/Public Places........ $ 45.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 55.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Restriction ............................ $ 55.00
Order of Sale ..................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Injunction ............................. $ 55.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 55.00
Sheriff’s Deed ................................... $ 55.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 55.00
Additional Requirements in This County: It is
further ordered by the Commissioners Court that all
citations, precepts, writs or other process of service
should be mailed or delivered to Sheriff Mark
Bassham, Delta County, 200 West Bonham,
Cooper, Texas 75432, phone 903-395-2146.
Checks or money orders should be made payable to
the County of Delta only. Papers mailed or
delivered to any other address or official will be
returned unserved.

DAWSON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 75.00
Summons ........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: All Postings $20.00.
Address: P.O. Drawer 1268, Lamesa, Texas
79331, phone 806-872-3778.
DEAF SMITH COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 55.00
Summons ........................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 55.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Court ........................... $ 55.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 55.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees:
Notice of Trustee Sale ....................... $ 20.00
Execution ........................................... $ 100.00
Address: Sheriff Brent Harrison, 235 East 3rd,
Room 102, Hereford, Texas 79045-5542, phone
806-363-7077.

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DENTON COUNTY
Process Type:
Citation..............................................
Citation by Publication .....................
Citation by Posting ...........................
Citation by Scire Facias ....................
Citation – Forcible Detainer .............
Tax Citation ......................................
Citation by Probate (posting)............
Summons...........................................
Distress Warrant ...............................
Order .................................................
Order of Sale .....................................
Notice ................................................
Notice of Show Cause ......................
Notice of Trustee’s Sale (posting)....
Sheriff’s Deed ...................................
Subpoena...........................................
Subpoena Duces Tecum ...................
Civil Subpoena..................................
Deposition Subpoena........................
Temporary Restraining Order...........
Temporary Protective Order
(notice delivered in person) ..........

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 85.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 85.00
$ 20.00

DENTON COUNTY (continued)
Temporary Protective Order
(notice by registered/
certified mail)
(Cost of Postage)
Writs:
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 85.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 85.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Restitution............................. $ 85.00
Writ of Injunction .............................. $ 85.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ...................... $ 85.00
Fee for Service of Civil Process
Not Listed Above .......................... $ 50.00
Posting of Notices.............................. $ 50.00
Law Library Fees............................... $ 25.00
(Effective October 1, 1987)
Dispute Mediation Fee ...................... $ 10.00
Collection of fees on an Execution and Order of
Sale, when the same is made by a sale: For the
first $200.00 or less is 10 percent, for over
$200.00 and not exceeding $1,000.00 is 7 percent,
for all sums over $1,000.00 and exceeding
$5,000.00 is 4 percent. For all sums over
$5,000.00 is 2 percent.
If the above sums are collected without a sale,
half of the foregoing rates shall be allowed.
Additional Requirements in This County: It is
further ordered by Commissioners Court that all
citations, precepts, writs or other process of
service should be mailed or delivered to the
Sheriff or Constable who is to serve the papers at
127 North Woodrow, Denton, Texas 76205,
phone 940-565-5610. Checks or money orders
should be made payable to the County of Denton
only. Papers mailed or delivered to any other
address or official will be returned unserved.
DEWITT COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 70.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 70.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 70.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 70.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 70.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 70.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Service of Posting $30.00
(per location).

Address: Elva Petersen, DeWitt County Clerk,
307 North Gonzales Street, Cuero, Texas 77954,
phone 361-275-3724.
DICKENS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 50.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Probate Posting $10.00.
Address: P.O. Box 120, Dickens, Texas 79229,
phone 806-623-5531.
DIMMIT COUNTY
The Commissioners Court of Dimmit County,
Texas, set the following fees to be charged for each
person, corporation or legal entity, on whom
service of citation, subpoena, summons, or process
not otherwise provided for, is performed or
attempted and return made, including mileage, if
any, a fee of:
Small Claims Court........................... $ 75.00
Justice Courts .................................... $ 75.00
All Other Courts................................ $ 75.00
For executing or attempting to execute each Writ of
Garnishment, Injunction Writ, Distress Writ, Writ
of Attachment, Writ of Sequestration, Writ of
Execution, Order of Sale, or Writ not otherwise
provided for, and making return thereon including
mileage, if any, a fee of:
Small Claims Court........................... $ 75.00
Justice Courts .................................... $ 75.00
All Other Courts................................ $ 75.00
For posting written notices in public places, as
may be required by law, a fee for posting each
location (including mileage), if any,
a fee of: .................................................. $ 40.00
For each case tried in District or County Court, a
Jury Fee of: ............................................ $ 25.00
For a civil case filed in District or County Court,
a Library Fee of: .................................... $ 35.00
For Executing a Deed to each purchaser or real
estate under execution or Order of Sale,
a fee of: .................................................. $ 75.00
Collecting money on an Execution of and Order
of Sale, when the same is made by a sale is 4
percent.

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DIMMIT COUNTY (continued)

DUVAL COUNTY

When the money is collected by the sheriff or
constable without a sale, half of the rates above
shall be allowed.
Address: Dimmit County Courthouse, 103 North
5th Street, Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834-3161,
phone 830-876-2323 x 234.

Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 90.00
Summons........................................... $ 90.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 90.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 90.00
Writ of Restitution ............................ $ 90.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 90.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 90.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 90.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 45.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 45.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 90.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Fees $20.00, Offense
Report $10.00, Accident Report $10.00, Concealed
Handgun Check $10.00, Fingerprint Fee $10.00,
Warrant/Capias Service Fee $50.00, Jail Inmate Fee
Not Under Contract $45.00, Impoundment Storage
Fee - $125.00 first day, $15.00 each day after.
Address: P.O. Box 547, San Diego, Texas 78384,
phone 361-279-3322.

*NOTE: 303 South 5th Street, Carrizo Springs,
Texas 78834 (*temporary location while
courthouse undergoes historical restoration).
DONLEY COUNTY
County and District Court:
Citation by Personal Service ............. $ 70.00
Citation by Posting, Publication........ $ 70.00
Citation by Posting (Probate) ............ $ 25.00
Subpoena, Duces Tecum Subpoena.. $ 70.00
Show of Cause Order ........................ $ 70.00
Precepts.............................................. $ 70.00
Summons ........................................... $ 70.00
Writ of Sequestrations ....................... $ 70.00
Writ of Attachment (Person,
Child, Property) .............................. $ 70.00
Writ of Executions............................. $ 70.00
Commission: With Sale 1 percent
(max $500); Without Sale1/2 percent
(max $500)
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 70.00
Writ of Restitution............................. $ 70.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 70.00
Orders of Possession.......................... $ 70.00
Injunctions ......................................... $ 70.00
Temporary Restraining Order ........... $ 70.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 70.00
Taking and Approving Bonds* ......... $ 15.00
Jury Fee*............................................ $ 10.00
Mental Commitment.......................... $ 60.00
Executing a Deed*............................. $ 8.00
Executing a Bill of Sale*................... $ 8.00
Filing a Peace Bond........................... $ 70.00
Releasing Impounded,
Inventoried Vehicles*..................... $ 15.00
Service of Protective Order* ............. $ 20.00
Courthouse Security Fee* ................. $ 5.00
Law Library* ..................................... $ 35.00
Juror Summoned (Non-serve) ........... $ 6.00
Juror Summoned (Serve)................... $ 8.50
Small Claims Citations ...................... $ 70.00
Justice Court Citations....................... $ 70.00
Issuance of Employer’s Order/
Writ of Withholding ....................... $ 15.00
*Set by State Statute.
Address: P.O. Box 910, Clarendon, Texas 79226,
phone 806-874-3534.

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EASTLAND COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 85.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 85.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 85.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 85.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 85.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 65.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00,
Writ of Restitution $85.00, Executing Bill of Sale
$30.00, Citation by Posting $35.00, Precepts
$55.00, Precepts with Restraining Order $60.00,
Citation by Publication $70.00.
Address: Wayne Bradford, Sheriff, 201 West
White, Eastland, Texas 76448, (County Clerk
phone 254-629-1583).
ECTOR COUNTY
(District/County/Justice/Foreign Courts)
Citation.............................................. $ 55.00
Citation by Publication ..................... $ 55.00
Subpoena........................................... $ 55.00

ECTOR COUNTY (continued)
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 55.00
Judgment Nisi .................................... $ 55.00
Mental/Alcohol/Drug
Commitment ................................... $ 55.00
Precept to Serve ................................. $ 55.00
Order .................................................. $ 55.00
Show Cause Notice Order ................. $ 55.00
Subpoena Duces Tecum-Civil........... $ 55.00
Summons ........................................... $ 55.00
Tax Citation ....................................... $ 55.00
Temporary Protective Order.............. $ 55.00
Temporary Restraining Order ........... $ 55.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Mandamus............................. $ 75.00
Writ of Re-entry ................................ $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Commitment-Civil................ $ 100.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ...................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Restitution............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Distress Warrant ................................ $ 100.00
Order of Sale...................................... $ 100.00
Executing Deed ................................. $ 25.00
Executing Bill of Sale........................ $ 25.00
Notice-Posting ................................... $ 25.00
Notice by Publication ........................ $ 55.00
Notice of Trustee Sales/
Foreclosure Sale ............................. $ 25.00
In all cases coming from any county other than
Ector County, or from outside the State of Texas,
the sheriff shall not execute any process until all
anticipated costs involved in such process shall
have been paid as authorized under Rule 126,
T.R.C.P. Order of Sales, Writ of Execution:
sheriff’s commission be changed from 5 percent to
10 percent of all sums up to $5,000.00.
For Posting Written Notices in public places, as
may be required by law, $20.00 per location.
P.O. Box 707, Odessa, Texas
Address:
79760-0707, phone 432-498-4130.
EDWARDS COUNTY
Notices ...............................................
Citations.............................................
Subpoenas..........................................
Precepts..............................................
Summons ...........................................
Small Claims Citations ......................
Justice Court Citations.......................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Writs of Restitution ...........................
Writs of Garnishment ........................
Orders of Possession..........................

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
45.00
45.00
55.00
55.00
55.00
55.00

Injunctions......................................... $ 55.00
Temporary Restraining Orders ......... $ 55.00
Forcible Detainers............................. $ 55.00
Posting Written Notices.................... $ 25.00
Taking and Approving Bonds .......... $ 25.00
Jury Fee............................................. $ 25.00
Mental Commitment......................... $ 25.00
Executing a Deed.............................. $ 25.00
Filing a Peace Bond .......................... $ 25.00
Collecting Money on an Execution or Order of
Sale when the same is made by a sale, for the first
$200.00 or less, 10 percent; for all sums over
$200.00 and not exceeding $1,000.00, 6 percent;
for all sums over $1,000.00, 3 percent; for all
sums over $5,000.00, 2 percent. When the money
is collected by a sheriff or constable without a sale,
half of the above rates shall be allowed.
County Clerk, P.O. Box 184,
Address:
Rocksprings, Texas 78880, phone 830-683-2235 or
Sheriff, P.O. Box 156, Rocksprings, Texas 78880.
EL PASO COUNTY
Civil Process Fees:
Citation/Notice by Posting................
Citation by Publication .....................
All Other Citations............................
Temporary Restraining Order...........
Subpoena...........................................
Notice ................................................
Precept...............................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Injunction .............................
Writ of Supersedeas/Certiorari .........
Fees assessed per Family Code
Chapter 81.003...............................
Any Other Civil Paper to
Serve an Individual ........................
Justice Court Summon......................
Justice Court Subpoena ....................
Justice Court Citation (not F.E.D.)...
Forcible Entry and Detainer .............
Small Claims Court Summon...........
Small Claims Court Subpoena..........
Small Claims Court Citation.............
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Execution* ...........................
Writ of Possession* ..........................
Writ of Re-Entry* .............................
Writ of Restitution* ..........................
Writ of Sequestration*......................
Tax Warrant* ....................................
Order of Sale*...................................
Turnover Order .................................
Distress Warrant* .............................
Mental Commitment.........................
Capias/Commitment (deriving
from a Civil Suit) ..........................

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

50.00
50.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00

$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 50.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00

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EL PASO COUNTY (continued)
Any Other Writ/Order for the
enforcement of a judgment or
to Seize Property*.......................... $ 125.00
Executing Deed ................................. $ 35.00
Executing Bill of Sale........................ $ 30.00
Posting Notice of Sale ....................... $ 25.00
Research Archives for any
Civil Case........................................ $ 15.00
Executing Replacement Bill of
Sale Not Recorded.......................... $ 10.00
Executing Replacement Deed
Not Recorded.................................. $ 10.00
Subpoena INSTANTER.................... $ 95.00
Writ of Vendiotini Exponas .............. $ 125.00
Executing Replacement Proof of
Service, Attempted Service,
Affidavit of Sub-Service ................ $ 10.00
Release Court Ordered Impounded,
Inventoried Vehicle ........................ $ 20.00
Other Service Fees per Transportation Code
Chapter 683:
Admin Fee to process each vehicle... $ 5.00
Admin Fee for reissuance of receipt . $ 10.00
Admin Fee to research any case........ $ 10.00
Daily vehicle storage fee ................... $ 10.00
Additional Storage fee assessed ........ $ 10.00
Pursuant to Local Government Code Section
118.131 and Attorney General Opinion JM-1046
(1989), the expenses for providing the services
incident to unsuccessful service of process are
equal to or exceed the expenses of actual service
and the fee is thus set at the same cost charged for
actual service.
*All Writs and/or Orders involving the Seizure
of Property, Sale of Property or the Enforcement of
a Judgment that exceed four hours in the execution
or enforcement of such writ/order will be assessed
an additional fee per officer of $35.00 per hour for
each hour or portion thereof.
Address: El Paso County Sheriff’s Department,
P.O. Box 125, El Paso, Texas 79941-0125, phone
915-546-2040.
ELLIS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Writ of Possession .............................
Eviction Citation Suit ........................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................
Justice Court Citation ........................
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$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

55.00
55.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
55.00

$ 55.00
$ 55.00

All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees: Distress Warrant $90.00,
Injunction $90.00, Notices $55.00, Precept to Serve
$55.00, Temporary Restraining Order $55.00, Writ
of Execution $90.00, Writ of Habeas Corpus
$90.00, Writ of Restitution $90.00, Posting-All
Types $55.00, [Offense Report (Front Only) $1.00,
Fingerprint Card (Employment or Immigration)
$10.00/two cards, In-County Holding of Class "C"
Misdemeanants (only upon arrival) $35.00/day,
Holding Out-of-County Prisoners (72 hours after
notification to agency) $50.00/day, Medical
Expenses for Out-of-County Prisoners (to be paid
by out-of-county agency)].
Address: P.O. Box 250, Waxahachie, Texas
75168, phone 972-923-5070.
ERATH COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 75.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 55.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Notices $25.00.
Address: Erath County Sheriff’s Office, 1043
Glen Rose Highway, Stephenville, Texas 76401,
phone 254-965-1482.
FALLS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $
Summons........................................... $
Writ of Attachment ........................... $
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $
Writ of Sequestration........................ $
Orders of Sale ................................... $
Writ of Possession ............................ $
Forcible Detainer .............................. $
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $
Justice Court Citation ....................... $
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $
Other Service Fees:
Precept............................................... $
Citation............................................... $
Other Notices ..................................... $
Address: P.O. Box 458, Marlin, Texas
phone 254-883-1408.

75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
76661,

FANNIN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 80.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 80.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 80.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 15.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 80.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation (Posting)........ $ 50.00
(Personal)....................................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation (Posting) ........ $ 50.00
(Personal)....................................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations
(Posting)............................................. $ 50.00
(Personal)....................................... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: 101 East Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham,
Texas 75418, phone 903-583-7486.
FAYETTE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00.
Address: 1646 North Jefferson, P.O Box 362,
LaGrange, Texas 78945, phone 979-968-3251.
FISHER COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 50.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $125.00.

Address: P.O. Box 368, Roby, Texas 79543,
915-776-2501.
FLOYD COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 60.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Citations $60.00, Citations
by Publication $60.00, Citations by Posting $60.00,
Show Cause Orders $60.00, Notices $60.00,
Restraining Orders $60.00, Injunctions $60.00,
Writs of Restitution $60.00, Small Claims Court
Service of Proc. $40.00, Executions $60.00,
Citations
by
Posting
(Probate)
$10.00,
Commissions: With sale 1 percent (maximum
$500.00), without sale 0.5 percent (maximum
$500.00).
Address: 100 Main Street, Floydada, Texas
79235, phone 806-983-5450.
FOARD COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $200.00,
Orders of Sale $100.00.
Address: P.O. Box 309, Crowell, Texas 79227,
phone 940-684-1365.
FORT BEND COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................

$
$
$
$

60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00

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FORT BEND COUNTY (continued)
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 60.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
Capias (civil) $60.00,
Other Service Fees:
Citation (posting, personal service and published)
$60.00, Deposition of Subpoena $60.00, Notices
(personal service and posted) $60.00, Precepts
$60.00, Show Cause $60.00, Summons and
Complaint $60.00, Temporary Restraining Order
$60.00 and Writs: Certiorari $60.00, Distress
Warrant $60.00, Execution $60.00, Habeas Corpus
$60.00.
Address: 301 Jackson Street, Richmond, Texas
77469-3108, phone 281-344-3952.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 75.00
Summons ........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 125.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 125.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 125.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 125.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 125.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 125.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Service by Posting $20.00,
Service by Publication $20.00, Sheriff Deed
$10.00, Bill of Sale $10.00.
Address: District Clerk, P.O. Box 750, Mount
Vernon, Texas 75457 or County Clerk, P.O. Box
68, Mount Vernon, Texas 75457, phone
903-537-4252, x-6.
FREESTONE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale (Plus 10% of all sums
to $5,000 or 5% of all sums over
$5,000) .............................................
Writ of Possession .............................
Forcible Detainer ...............................
Service Fees:
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Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: County and District Courts
Writ of Restitution $100.00, All Justice Court Writs
$60.00. Bailiff: District Court - civil and criminal
cases $20.00 and County Court - civil (excluding
probate) and criminal cases $20.00.
County Courthouse, 118 East
Address:
Commerce, Fairfield, Texas 75840, phone
903-389-2635.
FRIO COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 70.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 70.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 70.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 85.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 70.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 70.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: All Bail Bonds (Company or
Individual) $10.00, Notices $60.00, Citations
$60.00, Precepts $60.00, Writ of Habeas Corpus
$70.00, Writ of Restitution $70.00, Injunctions
$70.00, Temporary Restraining Order $70.00,
Posting Written Notices $60.00, Taking and
Approving Bonds $30.00, Jury Fee $30.00, Mental
Commitment $60.00, Executing a Deed $50.00,
Executing Bill of Sale $50.00, Filing of Peace
Bond $50.00, Releasing Impounded, Inventoried
Vehicles $50.00, Offense Reports (for anyone)
$20.00, Transfers of Bonds from Sheriff’s Office to
District/County Clerks $10.00, Executions $70.00,
Commissions: With Sale 5 percent (maximum
$500.00), Without Sale 5 percent (maximum
$500.00).
Angie Tullis, County Clerk, Frio
Address:
County, 500 East San Antonio Street #6, Pearsall,
Texas 78061, phone 830-334-2214.
GAINES COUNTY

$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 60.00

Notices:
Citations ............................................
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Orders of Sale ...................................
Writ of Possession ............................
Forcible Detainer ..............................

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 50.00

GAINES COUNTY (continued)
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees Submitted:
Restraining Orders............................. $ 50.00
Notice of Hearing .............................. $ 50.00
Show Cause ....................................... $ 50.00
Delinquent Tax Suit........................... $ 50.00
Posting Tax Sale ................................ $ 50.00
Injunction........................................... $ 50.00
Distress Warrant ................................ $ 50.00
Bond Fee............................................ $ 10.00
Address: Gaines County Sheriff, 301 East Avenue
A, Seminole, Texas 79360, phone 915-758-9871.
GALVESTON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 55.00
Summons ........................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 95.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 95.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 95.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 95.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 80.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 45.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 45.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 45.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees: Citation $55.00, Deposition
Subpoena $55.00, Posting $55.00, Publication
$55.00, Notice $55.00, Execution $95.00, Delivery
Bond $55.00, Replevy Bond $55.00, Restitution
$95.00, Precept $55.00, Show Cause $55.00,
Injunction $55.00, Restraining Order $55.00,
Summons and Complaint $55.00, Commitment
$55.00, Trustee Sale $55.00, Certiorari $55.00,
Habeas Corpus $55.00, Scire Facias $55.00,
Distress Warrant $60.00, Any Other Non-Writ
$55.00, Any Other Writ $55.00, Tax Suits
(Galveston County) $55.00, Tax Suits (out of
county) $85.00, Execution, Order of Sale $95.00.
Address: Mary Ann Daigle, County Clerk, P.O.
Box 2450, Galveston, Texas 77553, phone
409-766-2209.
GARZA COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................

$ 75.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 60.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00

Writ of Possession ............................ $ 65.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 150.00
Writ of Restitution ............................ $ 65.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 45.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 45.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Precept to Serve $50.00,
Posting $50.00.
Address: P.O. Box 366, Post, Texas 79356, phone
806-495-4430.
GILLESPIE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 60.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 60.00
Writs of Possession........................... $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 40.00
Posting Trustee’s Sales ..................... $ 40.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 40.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 40.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $80.00,
Fingerprints $6.00, Clearance Letters $6.00,
Accident Reports $6.00, Incident/Offense Reports
$6.00. Commission on Sales: County commission
due based on percentage of monies collected – 10
percent of first $10,000.00, 5 percent of next
$15,000.00, 2.5 percent of amounts more than
$25,000.00. Without sale: half of above rates shall
be allowed.
Address: 1601 East Main Street, Fredericksburg,
Texas 78624, phone 830-997-6515.
GLASSCOCK COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Orders of Sale ...................................
Writ of Possession ............................
Forcible Detainer ..............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation.......................
Justice Court Citation .......................
All Other Courts’ Citations...............
Other Service Fees: None submitted.

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

30.00
30.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00

$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00

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GLASSCOCK COUNTY (continued)
Address: Royce Pruit, Sheriff, Glasscock County,
P.O. Box 89, Garden City, Texas 79739, phone
432-354-2361.
GOLIAD COUNTY
Service of Process:
Small Claims...................................... $ 75.00
J.P. Court ........................................... $ 75.00
Others................................................. $ 75.00
Executing Writs and Warrants:
Small Claims...................................... $ 75.00
J.P. Court ........................................... $ 75.00
Others................................................. $ 75.00
Miscellaneous: Posting Notice $20.00, Taking
Bonds $10.00, Trial Fee $10.00, Bill of Sale
$75.00, Order of Sale $75.00.
Address: Goliad County Sheriff, 700 East End
Street, Goliad, Texas 77963, phone 361-645-3451.
GONZALES COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 75.00
Summons ........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 150.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 150.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 150.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Notices $75.00, Precepts
$75.00, Writ of Execution $150.00, Writ of
Restitution
$150.00,
Injunctions
$75.00,
Temporary Restraining Order $75.00, Habeas
Corpus $75.00.
Address: 1709 Sarah DeWitt Drive, P.O. Box 77,
Gonzales, Texas 78629, phone 830-672-6524;
Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office, 1713 Sarah
DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, Texas 78629.
GRAY COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Writ of Possession .............................
Forcible Detainer ...............................

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$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 80.00
$ 60.00

Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 80.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00
plus commissions: from $.01 to $100.00
commission is 10 percent; from $100.01 to $200.00
commission is 7 percent; from $200.01 to
$1,000.00 commission is 4 percent; from $1,000.01
to $5,000.00 commission is 2 percent; from
$5,000.01 and up commission is 1 percent.
Address: 218 North Russell, Pampa, Texas 79065,
phone 806-669-8004.
GRAYSON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
(Any portion of the hour beyond
two hours, an additional $35.00
per hour or portion per officer)
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
(Any portion of the hour beyond
two hours, an additional $35.00
per hour or portion per officer)
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
(Any portion of the hour beyond
two hours, an additional $35.00
per hour or portion per officer)
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees:
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 200.00
(Any portion of the hour beyond
two hours, an additional $35.00
per hour or portion per officer)
Posting of Notices and Citations $20.00, Trustee
Sale $20.00, Temporary Restraining Order $75.00,
Sheriff Sales $35.00, Turnover Orders (treated as a
Writ of Sequestration) $100.00, Redemption of
Estray Fees $25.00, Research and Reissuance Fees
(Lost Deeds Not Recorded, etc.) $50.00, Brady Bill
$10.00, Fingerprints $10.00, Citation (Title IV-D)
$75.00.
Address: 200 South Crockett, Sherman, Texas
75090, phone 903-813-4335.
GREGG COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00

GREGG COUNTY (continued)
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Attachment – if
transport of person or property is required, $100.00;
if transport of person or property is not required,
$50.00. Orders of Sale – varies, Sheriff’s Jury Fee
$10.00, Notices $50.00, Precepts to Serve $50.00,
Posting $20.00, Publication $20.00, Deeds or Bills
of Sale $15.00, Temporary Restraining Orders
$50.00, Injunctions $50.00, Writ of Execution
$100.00.
Address: P.O. Box 3049, Longview, Texas 75606,
phone 903-236-8430.
GRIMES COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 75.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Notices $20.00,
Temporary Restraining Orders $75.00, Protective
Orders $75.00.
Address: Grimes County Clerk, P.O. Box 209,
Anderson, Texas 77868, phone 936-873-2111.
GUADALUPE COUNTY
For each person, corporation, or legal entity on
whom Service of Citation, Subpoena, Summons or
Process is not otherwise provided for, the fee shall
be:
Small Claims Court ........................... $ 65.00
Justice Court ...................................... $ 65.00
All Other Courts ................................ $ 65.00
For executing or attempting to execute Writ of
Garnishment, Injunction Writ, Distress Warrant,
Writ of Attachment, Writ of Execution, Order of
Sale, or Writ not otherwise provided for, the fee
shall be:
All Courts........................................... $ 200.00
Writ of Possession (Eviction)............ $ 100.00

For posting notices in public places, the fee shall be
$15.00 for each notice posted.
Additional Fees:
Fingerprinting ................................... $ 5.00
Sheriff’s Clearance Letter................. $ 5.00
Incident/Offense Report.................... $ 5.00
Address: 101 East Court Street, Suite 206, Seguin,
Texas 78155, phone 830-303-4188, x-239.
HALE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 40.00
Summons........................................... $ 40.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 75.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 40.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 45.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 45.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 45.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 45.00
Other Service Fees: Post Citation Probate $15.00,
Writ of Execution $75.00, Writ of Restitution
$75.00.
Hale County Sheriff, 1800 South
Address:
Columbia, Plainview, Texas 79072, phone
806-291-5205.
HALL COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................

$ 55.00
$ 55.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00

Orders of Sale ................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 150.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 55.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 55.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 55.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $150.00,
All Writs $150.00.
Address: 512 Main, Memphis, Texas 79245,
phone 806-259-2511.
HAMILTON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................

$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00

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HAMILTON COUNTY (continued)
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Debbie Rudolph, County Clerk,
Address:
Hamilton County, County Courthouse, Hamilton,
Texas 76531, phone 254-386-3518.
HANSFORD COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 75.00
Summons ........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 135.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 135.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 135.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 135.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 135.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation
(Out of County) ................................. $ 75.00
Small Claims Citation
(In County) ........................................ $ 20.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $175.00.
Address: Hansford County, 1 Courthouse Square,
10 Northwest Court, Spearman, Texas 79081,
phone 806-659-4140, fax 806-659-2025.
HARDEMAN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 40.00
Summons ........................................... $ 40.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 50.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 200.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 50.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 35.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: P.O. Box 30, Quanah, Texas 79252,
phone 940-663-2901.

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HARDIN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 65.00
Summons........................................... $ 65.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 65.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 65.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 65.00
Other Service Fees: Precepts $65.00, Executions
$100.00, Writ of Restitution $50.00, Temporary
Restraining Orders $65.00, Posting Written Notices
$20.00, Mental Commitment $100.00, Executing a
Deed $30.00, Executing a Bill of Sale $30.00,
Offense Reports (Ins. Co. Only) $5.00, Writ of
Partition $65.00, Notices $50.00, Citations $65.00,
Non-Criminal Habeas Corpus $35.00, Injunctions
$50.00, Jury Fees $10.00, Filing Peace Bonds
$20.00, Abstracts of Judgments $65.00, Emergency
Protective Orders $65.00.
Constable’s commission on an Execution or an
Order of Sale, in addition to the fees above, when
the same is made by a sale, for the first $100.00 or
less is 10 percent; for the second $100.00 is 7
percent; for all sums over $200.00 and not
exceeding $1,000.00 is 4 percent; for all sums over
$1,000.00 and not exceeding $5,000.00 is 2
percent; for all sums over $5,000.00 is 1 percent.
When the money is collected by the constable
without a sale, half of the above commission shall
be allowed. Tax Sale-Sold or Cancelled $400.00.
Address: P.O. Box 1990, Kountze, Texas 77625,
phone 409-246-5100.
HARRIS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible (Eviction)............................ $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Deposition Subpoena $50.00,
Citation $50.00, Citation by Posting $50.00,
Publication $50.00, Notice $50.00, Delivery Bond
$15.00, Replevy Bond $15.00, Habeas Corpus
$60.00, Precept $50.00, Show Cause $50.00,
Injunction $60.00, Restraining Order $60.00,
Temporary Restraining Order $60.00, Summons
and Complaint $50.00, Commitment $60.00*,

HARRIS COUNTY (continued)
Trustee Sale Posting (each) $15.00, Constable Sale
Posting (each) $15.00, Deed or Bill of Sale (each)
$25.00, Capias $60.00, Certiorari $60.00, Any
Other Writ $60.00, Tax Suit (Harris County)
$60.00, Tax Suit (out of county) $60.00, Scire
Facias $60.00, Distress Warrant $60.00, Execution
$60.00, Execution and Order of Sale $60.00.
Constable’s commission on an Execution or an
Order of Sale, in addition to the fees above, when
the same is made by a sale, for the first $100.00 or
less is 10 percent; for the second $100.00 is 7
percent; for all sums over $200.00 and not
exceeding $1,000.00 is 4 percent; for all sums over
$1,000.00 and not exceeding $5,000.00 is 2
percent; for all sums over $5,000.00 is 1 percent.
When the money is collected by the constable
without a sale, half of the above commission shall
be allowed. Tax sales held are not subject to any
additional commission.
Tax Sale-Sold or Cancelled $400.00. The fee
described as tax sale – sold or cancelled shall
include fees and commissions necessary to
effectuate a sale (including all required notices,
constable sale posting, preparation of tax deed
(additional tax deeds will be charged at a rate of
$25.00 each for preparation and/or review), and
execution and order of sale fees, if any), regardless
of whether the sale takes place or is cancelled. Tax
Warrant is $400.00.
*Out of County and Mental patient transportation fees can be located at our Web site
<www.co.harris.tx.us/constable/>.
*Checks for service should be made payable to
Constables of Harris County.
*For service of process out of Harris County, the
above fees along with the fee schedule titled
“Harris County Constables Expense For Out of the
County Process/Writ of Attachment effective
January 1, 2004” shall be combined.
Address: Harris County Constable Precinct One,
P.O. Box 52578, Houston, Texas 77052-2578,
phone 713-755-6411.
HARRISON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Writ of Possession .............................
Forcible Detainer ...............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................
Justice Court Citation ........................

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00

All Other Courts’ Citations
(Out of County) ............................. $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Citations $50.00, Notice
$50.00, Precept to Serve $50.00, Temporary
Restraining Order $50.00, Posting Written Notices
in Public Places $25.00, Writ of Execution
$100.00, Writ of Restitution $100.00, Writ of
Injunction $100.00, Writ of Habeas Corpus $40.00,
Sheriff’s Deed $25.00, Show Cause Order $50.00,
Civil Citations $50.00, Deposition Subpoenas
$50.00.
Commission on all sales – 5 percent of total, not
to exceed $500.00. This does not include Justice
Court citations, small claim and civil, which will be
$50.00 for in-county service and $50.00 for out-ofcounty service by Harrison County Constables or
Sheriff’s Department.
Address: Sheriff, Harrison County, P.O. Box 568,
Marshall, Texas 75671, phone 903-923-4000.
HARTLEY COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Notice $10.00 (each),
Writ of Restitution $100.00, Injunction $100.00,
Temporary Restraining Order $75.00, Order of Sale
$75.00, Execution $100.00, Justice Execution
$50.00, Order of Possession $75.00.
Address: P.O. Box Q, Channing, Texas 79018,
phone 806-235-3582.
HASKELL COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Orders of Sale ...................................
Writ of Possession ............................
Forcible Detainer ..............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation.......................
Justice Court Citation .......................
All Other Courts’ Citations...............

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

50.00
50.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
50.00

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00

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HASKELL COUNTY (continued)

Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession (removal of
persons & personal property
from premises)................................ $ 75.00
Writ of Possession (removal of
manufactured home from
premises)......................................... $ 200.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $200.00,
Notice of Trustee Sale $50.00, Show Cause Order
$55.00, Temporary Restraining Order $55.00,
Executing Bill of Sale $30.00, Executing Deed
$30.00, Posting Public Notice $15.00 (each
location), Notice of Publication $50.00, Injunction
$50.00, Precept $50.00.
Commission for collecting on an Execution or
Order of Sale when the same is made by a sale:
$0.00 to $5,000.00 is 10 percent; $5,001.00 to
$20,000.00 is 5 percent; $20,001.00 and up is 2
percent.
When the money is collected without a sale, the
fee shall be half of the above rates.
Address: 110 East MLK Drive, San Marcos,
Texas 78666, phone 512-393-7332.

Writ of Habeas Corpus ..................... $ 50.00
Writ of Restitution ............................ $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 50.00
Abstract of Judgment........................ $ 40.00
Small Claims Court:
Notice ................................................ $ 35.00
Small Claims..................................... $ 35.00
Subpoena-Civil ................................. $ 35.00
Subpoena-Duces Tecum Civil.......... $ 35.00
Posting All Court Papers .................. $ 15.00
County & District Courts:
Citation.............................................. $ 60.00
Citation by Publication ..................... $ 50.00
Citation by Scire Facias .................... $ 50.00
Distress.............................................. $ 50.00
Injunction .......................................... $ 50.00
Notice of Publication ........................ $ 50.00
Notice of Trustee Sale ...................... $ 50.00
Order of Sale ..................................... $ 50.00
Precept to Serve ................................ $ 50.00
Subpoena-Civil ................................. $ 50.00
Subpoena-Duces Tecum Civil.......... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 50.00
Execution .......................................... $ 50.00
Temporary Restraining Order........... $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ..................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 60.00
Writ of Restitution ............................ $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 50.00
Application for Protective Order ...... $ 20.00
For Executing a Deed to each purchaser of real
estate under Execution or Order of Sale, a fee of
$30.00. For Executing a Bill of Sale to each
purchaser of personal property under Execution or
Order of Sale, when demanded by purchaser, a fee
of $30.00. Collection money on an Execution or an
Order of Sale, when the same is made by a sale: 1
percent up to $50,000.00 Judgment and 0.5 percent
thereafter.
Address: Hemphill County Clerk, 400 Main
Street, P.O. Box 867, Canadian, Texas 79014-0867,
phone 806-232-6212.

HEMPHILL COUNTY

HENDERSON COUNTY

Justice of the Peace Courts:
Citation ..............................................
Citation by Scire Facias.....................
Distress Warrant ................................
Forcible ..............................................
Injunction...........................................
Subpoena-Civil ..................................
Subpoena-Duces Tecum Civil...........
Order of Sale......................................
Temporary Restraining Order ...........
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................

Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Orders of Sale ...................................
Writ of Possession ............................
Forcible Detainer ..............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation.......................
Justice Court Citation .......................

Other Service Fees: Temporary Restraining Order
$60.00, Posting Citations (Sheriff) $25.00.
Address: Sheriff, P.O. Box 675, Haskell, Texas
79521 or Constable, 1 Avenue D, Haskell, Texas
79521, phone 940-864-2451.
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$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

40.00
40.00
50.00
40.00
50.00
40.00
40.00
50.00
50.00
60.00
60.00

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

75.00
75.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
75.00

$ 75.00
$ 75.00

HENDERSON COUNTY (continued)
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees:
Writs of Restitution ........................... $ 90.00
Writs of Execution............................. $ 90.00
Restraining Order .............................. $ 90.00
Injunction........................................... $ 90.00
All Other Writs .................................. $ 90.00
Posting of Written Notices in
Public Places*................................. $ 15.00
*(plus reasonable advertising fee for publication)
Address: P.O. Box 632, Athens, Texas 75751,
phone 903-675-6140.
HIDALGO COUNTY
Justice of the Peace Courts:
Citation ..............................................
Citation by Scire Facias.....................
Distress Warrant ................................
Forcible Entry and Detainer ..............
Injunction...........................................
Notice.................................................
Subpoena - Civil ................................
Subpoena Duces Tecum - Civil.........
Order of Sale......................................
Temporary Restraining Order ...........
Writ of Attachment (person) .............
Writ of Attachment (property) ..........
Writ of Execution ..............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Habeas Corpus ......................
Writ of Possession .............................
Writ of Restitution.............................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Levy ...................................................
Deeds .................................................
Notice of Sale ....................................
Levy, Deed, and Notice Package ......
Small Claims Courts:
Notice.................................................
Small Claim .......................................
Subpoena - Civil ................................
Subpoena Duces Tecum - Civil.........
Miscellaneous Fees:
Clearance Letter.................................
Insurance Reports ..............................
Video Tape Copy...............................
Video Print Picture (each) .................
35mm Picture (each)..........................
Process by Certified Mail
(mail charge)..................................
Brady Bill...........................................
Fingerprinting ....................................
Firing Range Usage ...........................
Copy of Capias (per page).................
All Other Copies (per page) ..............

$ 60.00
$ 200.00
$ 75.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 200.00
$ 70.00
$ 80.00
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
$ 70.00
$ 70.00
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
$ 20.00
$ 25.00
$ 50.00
$ 70.00
$
$
$
$

50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00

$ 10.00
$ 5.00
$ 55.00
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
$
$
$
$
$
$

15.00
10.00
10.00
15.00
2.00
1.00

County and District Courts:
Citation.............................................. $ 60.00
Citation by Certified Mail................. $ 60.00
Citation by Posting ........................... $ 50.00
Citation by Publication ..................... $ 50.00
Citation by Scire Facias .................... $ 200.00
Distress Warrant ............................... $ 75.00
Forcible Entry and Detainer ............. $ 60.00
Injunction .......................................... $ 60.00
Notice ................................................ $ 60.00
Notice by Publication ....................... $ 50.00
Notice of Trustee Sale ...................... $ 30.00
Notice to Take Deposition................ $ 60.00
Order ................................................. $ 60.00
Order of Sale ..................................... $ 200.00
Precept to Serve ................................ $ 60.00
Subpoena - Civil ............................... $ 60.00
Subpoena Duces Tecum - Civil........ $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Tax Warrant ...................................... $ 200.00
Temporary Protective Order............. $ 70.00
(If filed under Family Law
Chapter 71,....................................... no fee)
Temporary Restraining Order........... $ 70.00
Writ of Attachment (person)............. $ 80.00
Writ of Attachment (property).......... $ 200.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 200.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 70.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ..................... $ 70.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 200.00
Writ of Restitution ............................ $ 200.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 200.00
Levy .................................................. $ 20.00
Deeds................................................. $ 25.00
Notice of Sale.................................... $ 50.00
Levy, Deed, and Notice Package...... $ 70.00
The fee amount for the service of process is to be
collected after two unsuccessful attempts of service.
Address: P.O. Box 1228, Edinburg, Texas 78539,
phone 956-318-2100.
HILL COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 65.00
Summons........................................... $ 65.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 65.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 65.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 65.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 65.00
Other Service Fees: Fingerprint Fees $10.00,
Writs of Execution $100.00, all other Writs
$100.00, Notice by Publication $65.00, Forcible
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HILL COUNTY (continued)
Entry Detainer $65.00, all other Civil Process
$65.00, Mileage Charge $.50 mile, Vehicle Storage
$25.00 per day, Arrest Warrant/Capias $25.00 plus
mileage, Posting Notices $25.00. Executions, order
of sale, tax sale handled by Sheriff without
conducting sale, 5 percent of amount collected.
Executions, order of sale, tax sale handled
by Sheriff conducting a sale, 10 percent of amount
collected. Civil stand-by, first hour no charge, each
additional hour after first $25.00 per hour
per deputy plus expenses/mileage. Mental Health
Commitment: $65.00 plus mileage to and from
mental health facility. Two hours no charge,
additional fee of $25.00 per hour for each deputy
performing the service afterwards.
In all cases coming from any other County
outside Hill, or from outside the State of Texas, the
Sheriff shall not execute any process until all
anticipated costs involved in such process have
been paid as authorized under Rule 126, cost of
T.R.C.P. Order of Sale, Venditioni Exponas, Writ
of Executions, plus Sheriff’s Commission on total
judgment awarded by court. (T.R.C.P. Texas Rules
of Civil Procedures.)
Address: Hill County Clerk, P.O. Box 398,
Hillsboro, Texas 76645 or Hill County Sheriff’s
Office, Civil Division, P.O. Box 283, Hillsboro,
Texas 76645, phone 254-582-4012.
HOCKLEY COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment (Person) ............. $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment (Property) .......... $ 150.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 150.00
Posting Written Notices..................... $ 20.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 150.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: Hockley County Clerk, 802 Houston
Street, Suite 213, Levelland, Texas 79336, phone
806-894-3185.
HOOD COUNTY
Notices to Show Cause...................... $ 60.00
Citations............................................. $ 60.00
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
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Precepts ............................................. $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Small Claims Citations ..................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citations...................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
(plus $50/hour per deputy
after two hours)
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Restitution ............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ..................... $ 100.00
Order of Sale ..................................... $ 100.00
Turn Over Order ............................... $ 100.00
Injunctions......................................... $ 60.00
Temporary Restraining Orders ......... $ 60.00
Forcible Detainers............................. $ 60.00
Posting Written Notices.................... $ 35.00
Executing a Deed.............................. $ 40.00
Executing a Bill of Sale .................... $ 40.00
Filing a Peace Bond .......................... $ 40.00
Copy of Police Report ...................... $ 5.00
Other Service Fees:
Writs not listed.................................. $ 100.00
Commissions on all Sheriff’s Sales/Order of Sale
10 percent when money is collected by Sheriff or
Constable - without sale, half of the above rate shall
be allowed him.
Address: P.O. Box 339, Granbury, Texas 76048,
phone 817-579-3226.
HOPKINS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Orders of Sale ...................................
Writ of Possession ............................
Forcible Detainer ..............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation.......................
Justice Court Citation .......................
All Other Courts’ Citations...............
Other Service Fees:
Writ of Restitution ............................
Posting Citations/Notices .................
Citation..............................................
Citation by Publication .....................
Citation Scire Facias .........................
Distress Warrant ...............................
Injunctions.........................................
Notice of Publications.......................
Notice of Trustee Sale ......................
Restraining Orders ............................
Precepts .............................................

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

50.00
15.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
15.00
50.00
50.00

HOPKINS COUNTY (continued)
Writ of Habeas Corpus ...................... $ 50.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 100.00
Show Cause Notice ........................... $ 50.00
Jury Fee.............................................. $ 10.00
Executing Bill of Sale........................ $ 50.00
Executing Deed ................................. $ 15.00
Service or Process Not Otherwise
Provided For ................................... $ 50.00
Additional Requirements in This County: All
citations, precepts, writs or other process of service
should be mailed or delivered to the Sheriff of
Hopkins County, 298 Rosemont Street, Sulphur
Springs, Texas 75482 or Roger Maynard,
Constable Precinct 1 or Larry Argenbright,
Constable Precinct 2 at 110 Main Street, Sulphur
Springs, Texas 75482, phone 903-438-4074.
HOUSTON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 65.00
Summons ........................................... $ 65.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 65.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 65.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 65.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 65.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 65.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: Houston County Sheriff’s Department,
112 East Houston, Crockett, Texas 75835, phone
936-544-3255, x-240.
HOWARD COUNTY
County and District Courts:
Citations.............................................
Citation by Publication......................
Citation by Posting ............................
All Writs and Order of Sale...............
Restraining Order ..............................
Notice of Hearing ..............................
Show Cause .......................................
Subpoena ...........................................
Subpoena (Juvenile) ..........................
Summons ...........................................
Precept to Serve .................................
Delinquent Tax Suit...........................
Trustee Sale .......................................
Injunction...........................................
Justice of the Peace Courts:
Citation ..............................................
Citation by Scire Facias.....................

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 20.00
$ 100.00
$ 50.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 20.00
$ 50.00
$ 40.00
$ 40.00

Distress Warrant ............................... $ 50.00
Forcible ............................................. $ 50.00
Injunction .......................................... $ 50.00
Subpoena-Civil ................................. $ 50.00
Order of Sale ..................................... $ 50.00
All Writs............................................ $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: P.O. Box 1149, Big Spring, Texas
79721, phone 432-264-2214.
HUDSPETH COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 60.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Hudspeth County Sheriff’s Office,
Address:
P.O. Box 39, Sierra Blanca, Texas 79851, phone
915-369-2301.
HUNT COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 50.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Protective Order $50.00,
Writ of Execution $50.00, Writ of Restitution
$50.00.
Address: P.O. Box 1316, Greenville, Texas
75403-1316, phone 903-408-4130.
HUTCHINSON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00

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JACKSON COUNTY

Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Probate Posting $10.00,
Sheriff Bailiff Fee for District Clerk $5.00.
Address: Beverly Turner, Hutchinson County
Clerk, P.O. Box 1186, Stinnett, Texas 79083,
phone 806-878-4000.

Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Notice $10.00.
Address: 115 West Main, Room 101, Edna, Texas
77957, phone 361-782-3563.

IRION COUNTY
Notices:
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 55.00
Order of Sale...................................... $ 50.00
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 45.00
Summons ........................................... $ 45.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 55.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 55.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 55.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 55.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 55.00
All Other Notices............................... $ 45.00
Service Fees:
County/District Court Citation.......... $ 45.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 30.00
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 30.00
All Other Citations ............................ $ 45.00
Other Service Fees:
Posting Notice (Probate) ................... $ 10.00
Address: Sheriff’s Department, Irion County,
P.O. Box 859, Mertzon, Texas 76941, phone
325-835-2551.

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JASPER COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 75.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: 121 North Austin, Room 102, Jasper,
Texas 75951, phone 409-384-2632.

JACK COUNTY

JEFF DAVIS COUNTY

Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 40.00
Summons ........................................... $ 40.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 200.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 200.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Probate Posting $10.00, Writ
of Execution $200.00, Writ of Restitution $100.00,
Injunction $80.00.
Address: 100 Main, Jacksboro, Texas 76458,
phone 940-567-2161.

Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 40.00
Summons........................................... $ 40.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 50.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 45.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 40.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 40.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: Sue Blackley, County and District Clerk,
P.O. Box 398, Fort Davis, Texas 79734, phone
432-426-3251.

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JEFFERSON COUNTY
County and District Courts:
Citation .............................................. $ 50.00
Citation by Publication...................... $ 50.00
Injunction........................................... $ 50.00
Notice................................................. $ 50.00
Notice by Publication ........................ $ 50.00
Notice To Take Deposition ............... $ 50.00
Postings (Citation) ............................. $ 50.00
Postings (Probate).............................. $ 50.00
Postings (Notice of Sale)................... $ 30.00
Precept to Serve ................................. $ 50.00
Subpoena ........................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Temporary Restraining Order ........... $ 50.00
Temporary Protective Order.............. $ 50.00
Commissions: 10 percent with sale (no
maximum); 5 percent without sale
(no maximum)
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ...................... $ 75.00
Writ Order of Sale ............................. $ 75.00
Writ of Possession (Eviction)............ $ 75.00
(For maximum of two hours,
$50.00/per deputy per hour
after two hours)
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 200.00
Justice of the Peace Courts:
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 30.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Notice................................................. $ 50.00
Subpoena ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 75.00
Writ Order of Sale ............................. $ 75.00
Writ of Possession (Eviction)............ $ 75.00
(For maximum of two hours,
$50.00/per deputy per hour
after two hours)
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 200.00
Address: P.O. Box 1151, Beaumont, Texas 77704,
phone 409-835-8475.
JIM HOGG COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Execution ..............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Restitution.............................
Writ of Sequestration.........................

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

50.00
50.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00

Orders of Sale ................................... $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Accident Reports $10.00.
Address: P.O. Box 878, 102 East Tilley Street,
Hebbronville, Texas 78361, phone 361-527-4031.
JIM WELLS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 90.00
Summons........................................... $ 90.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 90.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 40.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 40.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 40.00
Other Service Fees: Citation by Posting $20.00,
Personal Citation $90.00, Precepts $90.00, Child
Support Papers $90.00, Executions $100.00, Writ
of Restitution $100.00, Injunctions $100.00,
Temporary Restitution Orders $100.00.
Address: Ruben Sandoval, Jim Wells County
Clerk, P.O. Box 1459, Alice, Texas 78333-1459,
phone 361-668-5702.
JOHNSON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Orders of Sale ...................................
Writ of Possession* ..........................
Forcible Detainer ..............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation.......................
Justice Court Citation .......................
All Other Courts’ Citations...............
Other Service Fees:
Writ of Execution .............................
All Other Writs .................................
Service Notices .................................
Posting of Notices, Order of
Trustee Sale & Probate
Citations .........................................
Restraining Order..............................
Protective Order................................
Warrants............................................

$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 90.00
$ 90.00
$ 100.00
$ 90.00
$ 90.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 100.00
$ 90.00
$ 65.00
$
$
$
$

35.00
65.00
65.00
35.00

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JOHNSON COUNTY (continued)
Fingerprinting Fee ............................. $ 10.00
*Writ of Possession is $90.00 for the first two
hours, then $30.00 an hour or part of an hour per
officer thereafter.
Address: Johnson County Clerk, P.O. Box 662,
Cleburne, Texas 76033, phone 817-556-6360.
JONES COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 75.00
Summons ........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 75.00
If suit is filed in Jones County District Court,
please mail to District Clerk, P.O. Box 308, Anson,
Texas 79501.
If out-of-county suit, mail service payment
directly to Sheriff, Jones County, P.O. Box 821,
Anson, Texas 79501, phone 325-823-3201.
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: P.O. Box 308, Anson, Texas 79501,
phone 325-823-3201.
KARNES COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 75.00
Summons ........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: 113 North Panna Maria Avenue, Karnes
City, Texas 78118, phone 830-780-3938.
KAUFMAN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 80.00
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Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 80.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 80.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 80.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 80.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 80.00
Citation.............................................. $ 60.00
Citation of Publication...................... $ 60.00
Citation Scire Facias ......................... $ 60.00
Distress Warrant ............................... $ 60.00
Injunctions......................................... $ 80.00
Notice of Publication ........................ $ 80.00
Notice of Trustee Sales..................... $ 15.00
Restraining Orders ............................ $ 80.00
Precepts ............................................. $ 80.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ..................... $ 80.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 80.00
Writ of Restitution ............................ $ 80.00
Protective Order................................ $ -0.00
Show Cause Notice........................... $ 80.00
Small Claims Court Service on
Attempted Service of Process......... $ 80.00
Jury Fee............................................. $ 10.00
Executing Bill of Sale....................... $ 80.00
Posting Notices Required By Law ... $ 15.00
Service of Process Not Otherwise
Provided For ................................... $ 80.00
Sheriff’s Commission of Recovery on Execution:
If property goes to auction – 10 percent of first
$5,000.00 or 5 percent of all over $5,000.00. If
Settlement is made – 5 percent of first $5,000.00 or
2.5 percent of all over $5,000.00.
Address: Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department,
P.O. Drawer 849, Kaufman, Texas 75142, phone
972-932-4337.
KENDALL COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 200.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 200.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 200.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 200.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 200.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 200.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Temporary Protective Order
(County Court) $75.00.
For each Livestock Estray-Sheriff’s Fee:
Hauling $100.00 (for single load); Feed for cattle
$10.00 per day/per head, for horses/mules $10.00
per/day/per head, for goats/sheep $5.00 per day/per
head, for hogs $5.00 per day/per head; Catch Fee
$25.00 for contained area/per head, $100.00

KENDALL COUNTY (continued)
additional fee if horse is required to catch estray;
$25.00 county fee/per head.
Collecting money on an execution or an order of
sale, when the same is made by a sale: 10% (ten
percent) of the first $10,000.00, all sums over
$10,000.01 but not exceeding $15,000.00 is 6%
(six percent), all sums over $15,000.01 but not
exceeding $25,000.00 is 3% (three percent), all
sums exceeding $25,000.01 is 2% (two percent).
When the money is collected by sheriff or constable
without a sale but levied upon, half of the above
rates shall be allowed him.
Sheriff/Constable/Deputy may charge a fee of
$30.00 per officer after the first two hours for an
Eviction, Forcible Detainer, or any writ served and
or executed by the departments.
County and District Court Fees:
Temporary Restraining Order ........... $ 75.00
Temporary Protective Order.............. $ 75.00
Justice Court Service Fees:
All Citations....................................... $ 50.00
Subpoena-Civil .................................. $ 50.00
All Writs ............................................ $ 100.00
Order of Sale...................................... $ 100.00
Temporary Restraining Order ........... $ 75.00
Address: Kendall County Courthouse, 201 East
San Antonio Street #127, Boerne, Texas 78006,
phone 830-249-9343, x-230.
KENEDY COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 50.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: Veronica Vela, P.O. Box 227, Sarita,
Texas 78385, phone 361-294-5220.
KENT COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas (civil) ...............................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00

Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 45.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: County and District Courts:
Citation $50.00, Citation by Publication $50.00,
Citation Scire Facias $50.00, Distress Warrant
$50.00, Forcible $50.00, Injunction $50.00, Notice
$50.00, Notice by Publication $50.00, Notice of
Trustee Sale $50.00, Notice to Take Deposition
$50.00, Order $50.00, Precept to Serve $50.00,
Subpoena Duces Tecum - Civil $50.00, Temporary
Restraining Order $50.00, Execution $100.00,
Temporary Protective Order $50.00, Writ of
Habeas Corpus $50.00, Writ of Restitution $50.00;
Justice of the Peace Courts: Citation Scire Facias
$50.00, Distress Warrant $50.00, Forcible $50.00,
Injunction $50.00, Notice $50.00, Subpoena Duces
Tecum - Civil $50.00, Order of Sale $50.00,
Temporary Restraining Order $50.00, Writ of
Execution $100.00, Writ of Habeas Corpus $50.00,
Writ of Restitution $50.00 and Small Claims Court:
Notice $45.00, Small Claim $45.00, SubpoenaCivil $45.00, Subpoena Duces Tecum - Civil
$45.00. All fees will have an additional charge of
$.32 per mile for more than three trips for service.
Address: Kent County Sheriff, P.O. Box 7, Jayton,
Texas 79528 or County and District Clerk, Kent
County, P.O. Box 9, Jayton, Texas 79528, phone
806-237-3881.
KERR COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 200.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 200.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 200.00
Orders of Sale (Tax Warrants).......... $ 200.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 200.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 200.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 45.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 45.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 45.00
Brady Bill $10.00,
Other Service Fees:
Fingerprints $5.00, Execution/Processing Arrest
Warrant $50.00, Record Management $5.00,
Courthouse Security (Real Property Filing) $1.00,
Courthouse Security (Criminal Cases) $3.00,
Courthouse Security (Civil Cases) $5.00, Writ of
Execution $200.00, Posting Written Notices
$60.00, Temporary Restraining Orders $60.00,
Injunctions $60.00, Notices $60.00, Precepts
$60.00, Writ of Restitution $200.00, Sheriff’s
Bailiff Fee $15.00.
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KERR COUNTY (continued)
Address: Sheriff Rusty Hierholzer, 400 Clear
Water Paseo, Kerrville, Texas 78028, phone
830-792-2255.
KIMBLE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 65.00
Summons ........................................... $ 65.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 65.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 65.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 65.00
Other Service Fees: Records Management $5.00,
Protective Order $20.00, Temporary Restraining
Order $65.00, Precept to Serve $65.00, Posting
and/or Publishing Notices $40.00, Protective
Orders $65.00, Writ of Execution $200.00, Notice
of Hearing to Show Cause $65.00.
Address: County Courthouse, 415 Pecan Street,
Junction, Texas 76849, phone 325-446-3353.
KING COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 50.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: P.O. Box 135, Guthrie, Texas 79236,
phone 806-596-4412.
KINNEY COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................

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$
$
$
$
$

50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00

Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Citation $50.00, Citation by
Publication $50.00, Citation Scire Facias $50.00,
Distress Warrant $50.00, Injunctions $50.00,
Notice of Publication $50.00, Notice of Trustee’s
Sale $15.00, Restraining Orders $50.00, Precepts
$50.00, Writ of Habeas Corpus $50.00, Writ of
Execution $50.00, Writ of Restitution $50.00,
Protective Order $50.00, Show Cause Notice
$50.00, Small Claims Court Service or Attempted
Service of Process $50.00, Jury Fee $30.00,
Executing Bill of Sale $50.00, Posting Notices
Required by Law $20.00, Service of Process, Not
Otherwise Provided For $40.00. It is ordered that
the Sheriff’s fee from the sale of garnished property
will be 4 percent of each $100.00 collected.
Address: P.O. Box 9, Brackettville, Texas 78832,
phone 830-563-2521.
KLEBERG COUNTY
(County/District Courts)
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 55.00
Summons........................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 70.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 70.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 70.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 70.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 70.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. N/A
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 45.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 45.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees: County Courts: Citation
$55.00, Citation by Publication $55.00, Notice of
Public Posting $45.00, Notice of Trustee Sale
$55.00, Precept to Serve $55.00, Temporary
Restraining Order-Injunctions $60.00, Order of
Sale $70.00, Writ of Execution $100.00, Writ of
Restitution $70.00, Writ of Habeas Corpus $60.00,
Temporary Protective Order $60.00, Arrest Fee
$50.00, Bond $10.00 and Justice Court:
Subpoenas $60.00, Summons $60.00, Writ of
Attachment $60.00, Writ of Garnishment $60.00,
Writ of Sequestration $60.00, Orders of Sale
$60.00, Writ of Possession $55.00, Forcible
Detainer $50.00, Citation $45.00, Citation by
Publication $45.00, Order of Sale $55.00, Writ of
Execution $55.00, Writ of Restitution $55.00, Writ
of Habeas Corpus $60.00, Distress Warrant $70.00,
Arrest Fee $40.00, Bond $10.00.
Address: Diana J. Ramirez, County Clerk, P.O.
Box 1327, Kingsville, Texas 78363, phone
361-595-8548.

KNOX COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 200.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 200.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Temporary Restraining Order
$50.00.
Address: P.O. Box 196, Benjamin, Texas 79505,
phone 940-459-2441.
LAMAR COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting $5.00.
Address: 119 North Main, Paris, Texas 75460,
phone 903-737-2420.
LAMB COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 55.00
Summons ........................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 55.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 200.00
Order of Sale...................................... $ 200.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 100.00
Writ of Restitution............................. $ 200.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 200.00
Other Service Fees: Commission With Sale: For
first $100.00 or less, 10 percent; for second
$100.00, 7 percent; for all sums over $200.00 and
not exceeding $1,000.00, 4 percent; for all sums
over $1,000.00 and not exceeding $5,000.00, 2
percent; for all sums over $5,000.00, 1 percent.
Commission Without Sale: half of the above rates

shall be allowed.
Criminal Service Fees Per Code of Criminal
Procedure Article 102.011 as established by this
article.
Address: Bill Johnson, County Clerk, Lamb
County Courthouse, Room 103, Box 3, Littlefield,
Texas 79339-3366, phone 806-385-4222, x-5.
LAMPASAS COUNTY
Citation.............................................. $
Citation by Publication ..................... $
Citation by Posting ........................... $
All Writs and Orders of Sale ............ $
Restraining Order.............................. $
Notice of Hearing.............................. $
Show Cause....................................... $
Subpoena - Civil ............................... $
Subpoena - Juvenile.......................... $
Summons........................................... $
Precept to Serve ................................ $
Delinquent Tax Suits ........................ $
Trustee Sale....................................... $
Injunction .......................................... $
Small Claims Court (JP)
Citation.............................................. $
Citation by Scire Facias .................... $
Distress Warrant ............................... $
Forcible Detainer .............................. $
Injunction .......................................... $
Subpoena - Civil ............................... $
Order of Sale ..................................... $
All Writs............................................ $
P.O. Box 231, Lampasas,
Address:
76550-0231, phone 512-556-8271.

60.00
50.00
30.00
70.00
70.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
30.00
70.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
60.00
60.00
Texas

LASALLE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 60.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Injunctions $60.00,
Other Service Fees:
Protective Order $60.00, Executing Bill of Sale
$60.00, Show Cause $60.00, all Bail Bonds
(Company or Individual) $10.00, Notices $60.00,
Citations $60.00, Precepts $60.00, Writ of Habeas
Corpus $70.00, Writ of Restitution $70.00,
Temporary Restraining Order $70.00, Posting
Written Notices $60.00, Taking and Approving
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LASALLE COUNTY (continued)

LEON COUNTY

Bonds $30.00, Jury Fee $30.00, Mental Executing
Bill of Sale $60.00, Filing of Peace Bond $60.00,
Releasing of Impounded Inventoried Vehicles
$60.00, Offense Reports/Accident Reports (for
anyone) $20.00, Transfer of Bonds from Sheriff’s
Office to District/County Clerks $10.00,
Executions $70.00. Commissions: with sale 5
percent (maximum $500.00) and without sale 5
percent (maximum $500.00).
County Clerk, LaSalle County,
Address:
Courthouse Square, Ste. 107, Cotulla, Texas 78014,
phone 830-879-4432.

Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 60.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: All Citations $60.00, All
Writs $60.00, Posting of Public Notice of Sales
$30.00 (each location), Precepts $50.00, Show
Cause $50.00, Executing a Deed for Real Property
$60.00, Executing a Bill of Sale for Real Property
$60.00, Restraining Order $60.00, Distress Warrant
$60.00, Turnover Order with Execution $60.00,
Citation/Temporary Protective Order $60.00,
Commitment (civil suits) $60.00, Notice of
Application/Protect Order $25.00, Executions
$100.00, Police Reports $5.00.
Address: P.O. Box 278, Centerville, Texas 75833,
phone 903-536-2352.

LAVACA COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 80.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 80.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 80.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 80.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 80.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 80.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Citations $20.00.
Address: Elizabeth A. Kouba, County Clerk,
Lavaca County, P.O. Box 326, Hallettsville, Texas
77964, phone 361-798-3612.
LEE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 60.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 40.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 40.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Executing Deeds and Bills of
Sale $60.00, Posting Notices $20.00.
Address: Lee County Sheriff, P.O. Box 98,
Giddings, Texas 78942, phone 979-542-3684.

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LIBERTY COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Posting $5.00.
Address: 2400 Beaumont Avenue, Liberty, Texas
77575, phone 936-336-4670.
LIMESTONE COUNTY
County and District Courts:
Citations ............................................
Citation by Publication .....................
Citation by Scire Facias ....................
Distress Warrant ...............................

$
$
$
$

75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00

LIMESTONE COUNTY (continued)

LIPSCOMB COUNTY

Forcible .............................................. $ 75.00
Injunction........................................... $ 75.00
Notice (posting) ................................. $ 15.00
Notice by Publication ........................ $ 75.00
Notice to Trustee Sale (posting)........ $ 15.00
Notice to take Deposition .................. $ 75.00
Order .................................................. $ 75.00
Order of Sale...................................... $ 125.00
Precept to Serve ................................. $ 75.00
Subpoena - Civil ................................ $ 75.00
Subpoena Duces Tecum Civil........... $ 75.00
Summons ........................................... $ 75.00
Temporary Restraining Order ........... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Execution ........................................... $ 125.00
Temporary Protective Order.............. $ 125.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 125.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ...................... $ 125.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 125.00
Writ of Restitution............................. $125.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 125.00
Justice of the Peace Courts:
Citations............................................. $ 50.00
Citation by Scire Facias..................... $ 50.00
Distress Warrant ................................ $ 50.00
Forcible .............................................. $ 50.00
Injunction........................................... $ 50.00
Notice................................................. $ 50.00
Subpoena - Civil ................................ $ 50.00
Subpoena Duces Tecum Civil........... $ 50.00
Order of Sale...................................... $ 125.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 125.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $125.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 125.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ...................... $ 125.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
Writ of Restitution............................. $ 125.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 125.00
Small Claims Court:
Notice................................................. $ 50.00
Small Claim ....................................... $ 50.00
Subpoena - Civil ................................ $ 50.00
Subpoena Duces Tecum Civil........... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Collecting money on an
Execution of an Order of Sale, when the same is
made by a sale: the first $100.00 or less, 10 percent;
for the second $100.00 or less, 10 percent; for all
sums over $200.00 and not exceeding $1,000.00, 4
percent; for all sums over $1,000.00 and not
exceeding $5,000.00, 2 percent; for all sums over
$5,000.00, 1 percent. When money is collected by
the sheriff or constable without a sale, half of the
above rates shall be allowed him.
Address: Limestone County, 200 West State
Street, Groesbeck, Texas 76642, phone
254-729-5504.

Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 150.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 150.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 150.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 150.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Notices $75.00, Precepts
$75.00, Executions $150.00, Writs of Restitution
$150.00, Temporary Restraining Order $75.00,
Injunctions $75.00, Posting Written Notices
$10.00, Execution of a Deed $75.00, Executing Bill
of Sale $75.00, Fingerprinting $10.00.
Address: P.O. Box 120, Lipscomb, Texas 79056,
phone 806-862-3091.
LIVE OAK COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: P.O. Box 280, George West, Texas
78022, phone 361-449-2733, x-103.
LLANO COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Orders of Sale ...................................
Writ of Possession ............................
Forcible Detainer ..............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation.......................
Justice Court Citation .......................
All Other Courts’ Citations...............

$ 55.00
$ 55.00
$ 125.00
$ 75.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 75.00
$ 55.00
$ 55.00
$ 55.00

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LLANO COUNTY (continued)
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $125.00,
Writ of Restitution $75.00, Probate Citation
Postings $35.00, Temporary Restraining Orders
$60.00, Citation by Publication $50.00, Delinquent
Tax Citations $60.00, Citation $55.00, Trustee Sale
Posters $25.00, Warrants $50.00, Bond fee to the
defendant as court cost $10.00.
Address: Llano County Sheriff, 2001 North State
Highway 16, Suite A, Llano, Texas 78643, (County
Clerk phone 325-247-4455).
LOVING COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 40.00
Summons ........................................... $ 40.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 40.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 40.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 40.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 40.00
Writ of Possession ............................. N/A
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 40.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 25.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 25.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 40.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Written Notices
$10.00, Temporary Restraining Order $40.00,
Precept to Serve $40.00, Writ of Execution $40.00,
Writ of Restitution $40.00.
Address: P.O. Box 194, Mentone, Texas 79754,
phone 432-377-2441.
LUBBOCK COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 45.00
Summons ........................................... $ 45.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 45.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 45.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 45.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 45.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Restitution $100.00,
Writ of Execution $100.00, Personal Citation
$45.00, Posting of Notices, Seizures and Sales
$10.00, Preparation of Notice of Sale $10.00.
Commission to be collected for a Sheriff’s sale:
First $100.00, 10 percent; over $100.00 but not
exceeding $1,000.00, 6 percent; over $1,000.00 but
not exceeding $5,000.00, 3 percent; all sums over

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$5,000.00 but not exceeding $300,000.00, 2
percent.
Address: 904 Broadway, Lubbock, Texas 79401,
phone 806-775-1053.
LYNN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment (property).......... $ 100.00
Writ of Attachment (person)............. $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession (property)........... $ 65.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $150.00,
Writ of Restitution $65.00.
Address: P.O. Box 937, Tahoka, Texas 79373,
phone 806-561-4222.
MADISON COUNTY
Notices:
Citation by Service, Publication
& Certified Mail............................. $ 60.00
Citation by Posting ........................... $ 60.00
Notice of Trustee Sale ...................... $ 60.00
Subpoena/Precept to Service/
Notice – Criminal........................... $ 60.00
Injunction .......................................... $ 60.00
Mental Commitment......................... $ 75.00
Subpoena........................................... $ 60.00
Order of Sale ..................................... $ 75.00
Temporary Restraining Order........... $ 75.00
Temporary Protective Order............. $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 200.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 200.00
Writ of Restitution ............................ $ 200.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 200.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 200.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 75.00
Other Service Fees:
Estray (each livestock)...................... $ 20.00
Posting Written Notices (each
location) ......................................... $ 15.00
Mileage Fee (per mile)...................... $
.31
Execution of Deed under Order
of Sale or Execution of Sale
(each purchaser)............................. $ 55.00
Collections on Execution of Sale or Order of Sale:
$200.00 or less, 10 percent; $200.01 to $1,000.00,
6 percent; $1,000.01 to $5,000.00, 3 percent; over
$5,000.00, 2 percent.

MADISON COUNTY (continued)
Venire Jury Fee.................................. $ 15.00
Copy of Offense Report (at
Insurance Company Requests)....... $ 5.00
Fingerprint Card Required for
Private Employment ....................... $ 5.00
All Other Services Not Listed Above:
County and District Courts................ $ 55.00
Justice of the Peace Courts................ $ 55.00
Brady Gun Law ................................. $ 10.00
Address: Madison County Sheriff’s Department,
2005 East Main, Madisonville, Texas 77864, phone
936-348-2638.
MARION COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 55.00
Summons ........................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 60.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 55.00
Tax Warrant....................................... $ 60.00
Citation by Publication...................... $ 55.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 55.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees: Executing Warrant of Arrest
or Capias $45.00, Posting (Citations) $30.00.
Address: P.O. Box 763, Jefferson, Texas 75657,
phone 903-665-3971.
MARTIN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 50.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 30.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 30.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: Susie Hull, District and County Clerk,
Martin County, P.O. Box 906, Stanton, Texas
79782, phone 432-756-3412.

MASON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 45.00
Summons........................................... $ 45.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 45.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 45.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 45.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 45.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 45.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 45.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 45.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 45.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 45.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Notices $10.00, Writ
of Execution $45.00, Jury Fee (All Civil Cases)
$5.00.
Address: Beatrice Langehennig, County and
District Clerk, Mason County, P.O. Box 702,
Mason, Texas 76856, phone 325-347-5253.
MATAGORDA COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 40.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Temporary Restraining
Other Service Fees:
Orders $60.00, All Writs $100.00, Distress
Warrants $60.00, Injunctions $60.00, Posting
Notices $20.00, Protective Orders $20.00, Estray
Collections $25.00.
Address: 2323 Avenue E, Bay City, Texas 77414,
phone 979-245-5526.
MAVERICK COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Orders of Sale ...................................
Writ of Possession ............................
Forcible Detainer ..............................

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00

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MAVERICK COUNTY
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 75.00
Law Library $35.00,
Other Service Fees:
Commission for collecting money on Execution or
Order of Sale 1.5 percent with sale; .75 percent
without sale with a maximum of $750.00.
Address: P.O. Box 4050, Eagle Pass, Texas
78853, phone 830-773-2829.
MCCULLOCH COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 30.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 30.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Citation Service $50.00,
Citation by Publication $50.00, Citation by Posting
$40.00, Restraining Order $50.00, Execution
$100.00.
Address: 300 West Main, Brady, Texas 76825,
phone 325-597-0733.
MCLENNAN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 55.00
Summons ........................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 65.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 65.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 65.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 65.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 65.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 55.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 55.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 55.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees: District Clerk Service Fees
on Title IV-D Cases $45.00, Citation by Posting
$10.00, Taking & Approving Bonds $20.00, Jury
Fee $5.00, Executing a Deed $6.00, Executing a
Bill of Sale $6.00.
Commission With Sale: For first $100.00 or
less, 10 percent; for second $100.00, 7 percent; for
all sums over $200.00 and not exceeding
$1,000.00, 4 percent; for all sums over $1,000.00
and not exceeding $5,000.00, 2 percent; for all
sums over $5,000.00, 1 percent.
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Commission Without Sale: half of the above
rates shall be allowed.
Address: P.O. Box 1727, Waco, Texas 76703,
phone 254-757-5049.
MCMULLEN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 75.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Notices $20.00.
Address: P.O. Box 235, Tilden, Texas 78072,
phone 361-264-3215.
MEDINA COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 200.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 200.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 200.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 200.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 200.00
Writs of Execution............................ $ 200.00
Writs of Restitution........................... $ 200.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 200.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Posting $30.00, Fingerprints
$25.00.
Address: 801 Avenue Y, Hondo, Texas 78861,
phone 830-741-6021.
MENARD COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Orders of Sale (plus costs)................
Writ of Possession ............................
Forcible Detainer ..............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation.......................

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

55.00
55.00
55.00
55.00
55.00
55.00
55.00
55.00

$ 45.00

MENARD COUNTY (continued)
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 55.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees: Citation by Posting $20.00.
Address: P.O. Box 1038, Menard, Texas 76859,
phone 325-396-4682.
MIDLAND COUNTY
Notices:
(District/County/Justice/Foreign Courts)
Citation .............................................. $ 55.00
Citation for Eviction .......................... $ 55.00
Collection of Bill of Costs................. $ 55.00
Citation by Publication
(Plus cost of publication)................. $ 55.00
Citation by Scire Facias..................... $ 55.00
Deposition Subpoena......................... $ 55.00
Distress Warrant ................................ $ 100.00
Executing Deed ................................. $ 25.00
Executing Bill of Sale........................ $ 25.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 60.00
Judgment Nisi .................................... $ 55.00
Mental/Alcohol/Drug
Commitment .................................... $ 55.00
Notice – Posting (each location) ....... $ 25.00
Notice by Publication
(Plus cost of Publication) ................ $ 55.00
Notice of Trustee Sale/
Foreclosure Sale .............................. $ 55.00
Notice to Take Deposition/
Interrogatories.................................. $ 55.00
Order .................................................. $ 55.00
Order of Sale
(Plus $30.00 per hour per deputy
after 2 hours*)................................ $ 100.00
Precept to Serve ................................. $ 55.00
Protective Order
(to be charged to respondent) .......... $ 55.00
Show Cause Notice Order ................. $ 55.00
Subpoena - Civil ................................ $ 55.00
Subpoena Duces Tecum - Civil......... $ 55.00
Summons ........................................... $ 55.00
Tax Citation ....................................... $ 55.00
Temporary Exparte Protective Order $ 55.00
Temporary Protective Order.............. $ 55.00
Temporary Restraining Order ........... $ 55.00
Turnover Order
(Plus $30.00 per hour per deputy
after 2 hours*)................................ $ 100.00
Warrant to take physical custody of child
(Plus $30.00 per hour per deputy
after 2 hours*)................................ $ 100.00
Writ of Attachment
(Plus $30.00 per hour per deputy
after 2 hours*)................................ $ 100.00
Writ of Certiorari ............................... $ 55.00

Writ of Execution
(Plus $30.00 per hour per deputy
after 2 hours*)............................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment
(Plus $30.00 per hour per deputy
after 2 hours*)............................... $ 100.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ..................... $ 100.00
Writ of Injunction ............................. $ 100.00
Writ of Mandamus............................ $ 55.00
Writ of Possession
(Plus $30.00 per hour per deputy
after 2 hours*)............................... $ 100.00
Writ of Re-Entry
(Plus $30.00 per hour per deputy
after 2 hours*)............................... $ 55.00
Writ of Restitution ............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Writ of Venditioni Exponas.............. $ 100.00
Writs – not specified
(Plus $30.00 per hour per deputy
after 2 hours*)............................... $ 100.00
All other services not specified ........ $ 55.00
Fees for Reissue of Papers shall be assessed
anytime the paper is reissued.
Other Civil Service Fees:
For any Mental/Alcohol/Drug Commitment
transportation to a private institution that exceeds
two hours, an additional fee of $30.00/hour, per
officer plus mileage, board and overnight lodging
costs if necessary.
In all cases coming from any county other than
Midland County, or from outside the State of
Texas, the Sheriff shall not execute any process
until all anticipated costs involved in such process
shall have been paid as authorized under Rule 126,
costs of T.R.C.P.
In addition to the fees,
commission due is based on percent of monies
collected; 15 percent of all sums up to $5,000.00;
10 percent of all sums over $5,000. When money is
collected without a sale, in addition to the fees,
when the same is made by a sale, 15 percent of all
sums up to $5,000.00, 10 percent of all sums over
$5,000.00. When money is collected without a
sale, half of the above commission shall be
allowed.
Law Enforcement Estray Program:
Impoundments: Large (cattle, horses, ostrich, etc.)
$75.00 first animal or $40.00 each additional
animal, Small (goats, sheep, emu, rhea, etc.) $40.00
first animal or $20.00 each additional animal.
Boarding and Feeding: Large (cattle, horses,
ostrich, etc.) $10.00 per day per animal and Small
(goats, sheep, emu, rhea, etc.) $6.00 per day per
animal. Return/Delivery Charge: $50.00 first
animal, $20.00 each additional animal. Livestock
Carcass Removal: Rendering Fee $50.00, Burial
Fee $45.00. Livestock Penned on Site: After
penning animals six times within a three-month
period, a fee of $50.00 for first hour and $25.00 for
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MIDLAND COUNTY (continued)
each additional hour or fraction. Collection Fee for
Livestock $25.00 each. Livestock to be placed, by
contract, with private individuals. If animal does
not bring enough to pay expenses, Midland County
is liable for expenses.
Other Service Fees: Individual Local Record
Checks $10.00, Taking of Fingerprints for an
Individual’s Use $10.00, Vehicle impound (per
day) $15.00.
Address: 400 South Main, Midland, Texas 79701,
phone 432-688-4402.
MILAM COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 70.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 70.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 70.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 70.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 70.00
Temporary Restraining Order ........... $ 70.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 35.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 35.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Written Service
$50.00, Writ of Execution $70.00, Writ of
Restitution $70.00, Execution, Bill of Sale $60.00,
Execution of Deed $60.00, Taking and Approving
of Bonds $40.00.
Collecting money on an Execution or an Order
of Sale, when the same is made by a sale: For the
first $200.00 or less, 10 percent; for all sums over
$200.00 and not exceeding $1,000.00, 6 percent;
for all sums over $1,000.00 and not exceeding
$5,000.00, 3 percent; for all sums over $5,000.00, 2
percent. When the money is collected without a
sale, half of the above rates will be charged.
Address: Milam County Courthouse, 100 South
Fannin,
Cameron,
Texas
76520,
phone
254-697-7049.
MILLS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................

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$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 200.00
$ 65.00

Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 65.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 65.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 65.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 65.00
Other Service Fees: Notices $50.00, Citations
$65.00, Writs of Restitution $100.00, Injunctions
$65.00, Precepts $65.00, Temporary Restraining
Order $65.00, Executions $200.00 plus
commissions: with sale +1 percent (maximum
$500.00); without sale +1 percent (maximum
$500.00).
Address: 1011 4th Street, Goldthwaite, Texas
76844, phone 325-648-2711, fax 325-648-3251.
MITCHELL COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 40.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 40.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Show Cause Orders $50.00,
Notices $50.00, Writs of Execution $150.00, Writs
of Restitution $100.00, Sheriff’s Jury Fee $15.00.
Address: 349 Oak Street, Room 103, Colorado
City, Texas 79512, phone 325-728-3481.
MONTAGUE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 60.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 80.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Written Notice in
Public Place $10.00; Expedited Service Fee
additional $15.00.
Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 127,
Address:
Montague, Texas 76251, phone 940-894-2871.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY
All Citations....................................... $ 50.00
All Subpoenas.................................... $ 50.00
Attachment......................................... $ 100.00
Any Other Non-Writ ......................... $ 50.00
Any Other Writ.................................. $ 100.00
Affidavit of Service ........................... $ 25.00
Bill of Sale/Preparation ..................... $ 50.00
Commitment (from Civil Suits) ........ $ 100.00
Certiorari............................................ $ 100.00
Capias (deriving from Civil Suit)...... $ 100.00
Citation/Temporary Protective
Order ............................................... $ 50.00
Copies Per Page................................. $ 1.00
Computer Re-Entry Fee/Process ....... $ 10.00
Distress Warrant ................................ $ 100.00
Deed/Preparation ............................... $ 50.00
Execution ........................................... $ 100.00
Execution/Order of Sale .................... $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Garnishment....................................... $ 100.00
Habeas Corpus................................... $ 100.00
Injunction........................................... $ 100.00
Notice of Hearing .............................. $ 50.00
Notice of Application/Pro Order....... $ 50.00
Notice of Sale/Preparation................. $ 50.00
Posting Trustee Sales/
Foreclosures.................................... $ 50.00
Posting Notice of Sale ....................... $ 50.00
Precepts.............................................. $ 50.00
Possession .......................................... $ 100.00
Restraining Order .............................. $ 100.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Show Cause ....................................... $ 50.00
Summons & Complaints ................... $ 50.00
Sequestration ..................................... $ 100.00
Scire Facias........................................ $ 100.00
Tax Citation ....................................... $ 50.00
Taking Bonds..................................... $ 20.00
Commission for Executions and Orders of Sale:
$0.00 to $5,000.00 – 6 percent but not less than
$100.00; $5,000.01 to $10,000.00 – 5 percent but
not less than $500.00; $10,000.01 to $20,000.00 –
4 percent but not less than $600.00; $20,000.01 to
$50,000.00 – 3 percent but not less than $1,000.00;
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 – 2 percent but not less
than $2,000.00; $100,001.01 and over – 1 percent
but not less than $3,000.00.
Address: Constable Gene DeForest, Precinct 2,
130 North Main, Conroe, Texas 77301, phone
936-539-7885.
MOORE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 150.00

Writ of Restitution ............................ $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 150.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 150.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 150.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 35.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Protective Order................................ $ 20.00
Other Service Fees:
Posted Notices/Citations................... $ 20.00
All Outside Fingerprints ................... $ 10.00
Address: 700 Bliss Avenue, Dumas, Texas 79029,
phone 806-935-6164.
MORRIS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Precepts $75.00, Executing
Bill of Sale $50.00, Posting Written Notices
$25.00, Injunctions $100.00, Executions $175.00,
Temporary Restraining Order $100.00; when
served with Citation or Notice $60.00.
Address: 502 Union Street, Daingerfield, Texas
75638, phone 903-645-3911.
MOTLEY COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................

$
$
$
$
$

50.00
50.00
55.00
55.00
55.00

Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 55.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 55.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00,
Writ of Restitution $55.00, Citation by Posting
(Probate) $10.00, Jury Fee $10.00, Citation by
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MOTLEY COUNTY (continued)
Personal Service $50.00, Jury Summons (Nonserve) $6.00, Jury Summons (Served) $7.00.
Address: Motley County Clerk, P.O. Box 660,
Matador, Texas 79244, phone 806-347-2621.
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 150.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 150.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 150.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00.
Address: 101 West Main Street, Room 205,
Nacogdoches, Texas 75961, phone 936-560-7733.
NAVARRO COUNTY

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NOLAN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Citation $20.00,
Sheriff’s Jury Fee $15.00, Show Cause Orders
$50.00, Writ of Execution $100.00, Writ of
Restitution $60.00, Estray Fee $25.00, Fingerprint
Fee $10.00.
Address: 100 East 3rd, Suite 110, Sweetwater,
Texas 79556, phone 325-235-2263.
NUECES COUNTY

Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Restitution $75.00,
Writ of Execution $75.00, Posting Notices $30.00.
Address: 312 West 2nd Avenue, Corsicana, Texas
75110, phone 903-654-3002.

Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Writ of Possession .............................
Forcible Detainer ...............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................
Justice Court Citation ........................
All Other Courts’ Citations ...............

Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: Truman Dougharty, County Judge,
P.O. Drawer J, Newton, Texas 75966, phone
409-379-5691.

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00

$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00

For each person, corporation or legal entity, on
whom service of a Citation, Subpoena, Summons
or Process not otherwise provided for, is performed
or attempted and return made (including mileage),
the Sheriff and Constable shall receive a fee of:
Small Claims Court........................... $ 45.00
Justice Courts .................................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts................................ $ 65.00
For executing or attempting to execute each of the
following writs, processes, services or writs from
any court, and making a return thereon (including
mileage), the Sheriff and Constable shall receive
the following fees:
Executing Deed................................. $ 35.00
Executing a Bill of Sale .................... $ 35.00
Notice (posting) ................................ $ 35.00
Notice of Trustee Sale ...................... $ 35.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 60.00
Citations ............................................ $ 65.00
Citations by Publication.................... $ 65.00
Citation by Scire Facias .................... $ 65.00
Notice by Publication ....................... $ 65.00
Notice to Take Deposition................ $ 65.00
Precept to Serve ................................ $ 65.00
Show Cause Order Notice ................ $ 65.00
Subpoena........................................... $ 65.00
Subpoena Duces Tecum ................... $ 65.00
Summons........................................... $ 65.00
Mental Commitment......................... $ 70.00
Levy Fee When No Sale................... $ 80.00

NUECES COUNTY (continued)
Distress Warrant ................................ $ 115.00
Injunction........................................... $ 115.00
Order .................................................. $ 115.00
Order of Sale...................................... $ 115.00
Temporary Protective Order
(not to be charged to applicantto be paid as court cost upon
order of the court).......................... $ 115.00
Temporary Restraining Order ........... $ 115.00
Writ of Attachment (civil)................. $ 115.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 115.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 115.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ...................... $ 115.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 115.00
Writ of Restitution............................. $ 115.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 115.00
Other Fees:
Impound of Estray Animals (per
Animal) .......................................... $ 50.00
Transport of Estray
Animals (per mile).......................... $ 1.00
Sheriff’s Collection Fee for
Estray Animal (per animal)* .......... $ 25.00
Collection of Hot Checks for
License Plates (pursuant to
Section 502.181 Transportation
Code)............................................... $ 25.00
Commission on Sales and Collections:
The following commissions are to be collected by
the Sheriff or Constable for the collection and
processing of money when received in payment of,
or for a sale of property on an execution, order of
sale, or any other order from any court: Any
amount up to $500.99, 10 percent of total; $501.00
to $5,000.99, 5 percent of total; $5,001.00 and
over, 3 percent of total.
*Set by State Legislature.
Address: Nueces County Judge, Nueces County
Courthouse, 901 Leopard, Room 303, Corpus
Christi, Texas 78401, phone 361-888-0670.
OCHILTREE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Writ of Possession .............................
Forcible Detainer ...............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................
Justice Court Citation ........................
All Other Courts’ Citations ...............

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00

Other Service Fees: Posting $40.00.
Address: P.O. Box 1106, Perryton, Texas 79070,
phone 806-435-8039.
OLDHAM COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 75.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00,
Posting Citation $30.00.
Address: Oldham County Sheriff’s Office, P.O.
Box 452, Vega, Texas 79092, phone 806-2672667.
ORANGE COUNTY
Notices:
Affidavits of Service.........................
Citations/Precepts/Summons
(Containing no specific court date)
Citations/Precepts/Summons
(Containing a specific court date)...
Capias (Civil Warrant)......................
Mental Commitment.........................
Notices/Show Cause Order...............
Order of Sale .....................................
Posting (Citation)..............................
Posting (Probate)...............................
Posting (Trustee Sale).......................
Protective Orders/Temporary
Ex-Parte Orders...............................
Publications.......................................
Subpoenas/Summons (Civil)............
Subpoenas/Summons (Criminal)......
Tax Warrants.....................................
Temporary Restraining Order...........
Turn Over Order ...............................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Execution .............................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Habeas Corpus .....................
Writ of Injunction .............................
Writ of Possession ............................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Services not listed .............................
Other Service Fees: None submitted.

$ 10.00
$ 60.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
80.00
60.00
10.00
20.00

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
80.00
60.00
80.00
80.00
80.00
80.00
80.00
80.00
80.00
80.00
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ORANGE COUNTY (continued)
Address: Orange County Clerk, P.O. Box 1536,
Orange, Texas 77631-1536 or Orange County
Sheriff, P.O. Box 1468, Orange, Texas 776311468, phone 409-882-7919.

the execution of any court order, or requiring any
action other than delivery of the process only,
$100.00.
Address: Panola County Clerk, Courthouse, Room
201, Carthage, Texas 75633, phone 903-693-0302.
PARKER COUNTY

PALO PINTO COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 75.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 40.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 40.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting of Public Notices
$25.00 (per location), Citations $50.00, Citation by
Publication $50.00, Citation by Posting $50.00,
Protective Order $20.00, Arrest Warrant $35.00,
Writ of Habeas Corpus $50.00, Notice of Trustee
Sale $25.00.
Address: P.O. Box 219, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484,
phone 940-659-1219.
PANOLA COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Citation by Posting $25.00,
Restraining Order $50.00, Notice of Hearing to
Show Cause $50.00, Precept to Serve $50.00,
Trustee Sale (Notice) $50.00, Trustee Sale
(Posting) $25.00, Injunction $50.00, Writ of
Execution $100.00, Writ of Habeas Corpus
$100.00.
Any writ or process not listed that requires
delivery of the process only, $50.00.
Any writ or process not listed involving seizure
of persons, property, sale of property, stand-bys to
prevent breaches of the peace and/or to supervise

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Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 80.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Temporary Restraining Order
$50.00, Writs of Execution $100.00, Writs of
Restitution $100.00, Jury Fee (County Court)
$10.00, Jury Fee (District Court) $10.00, Show
Cause Orders $50.00, Injunctions $50.00,
Protective Orders $50.00, Mental Commitments
$10.00, Precepts $10.00, Executing a Deed $15.00,
Executing Bill of Sale $15.00, Posting Written
Notices $15.00.
Address: 129 Hogle Street, Weatherford, Texas
76086, phone 817-594-7461.
PARMER COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoena........................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 90.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 90.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 90.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 90.00
Writ of Possession (plus $20.00/
hour per deputy after two hours) ... $ 90.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 90.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Temporary Restraining Order
$75.00, Posting Written Notices in Public Places
$40.00, Writ of Restitution $75.00, Writ of
Injunction $90.00, Writ of Habeas Corpus $75.00,
Sheriff’s Deeds $90.00, Notices $50.00, Writs of
Execution $90.00, Outside Fingerprints $10.00,
Warrant Service $60.00.
Address: P.O. Box 860, Farwell, Texas 79325,
phone 806-481-3303.

PECOS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 40.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 65.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 65.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: District Court Bailiff $15.00,
Posting Written Notice $20.00, Posting Order of
Trustee Sale $20.00, Posting Probate Citations
$40.00, Writ of Habeas Corpus $50.00, Writ of
Mental Commitment $50.00, Writ of Injunction
$60.00, Writ of Reentry $60.00, Writ of
Attachment (Person) $75.00.
Address: 103 West Callaghan, Fort Stockton,
Texas 79735, phone 432-336-7555.
POLK COUNTY
Other Than Justice Courts:
Citation ..............................................
Citation by Publication......................
Citation by Scire Facias.....................
Injunction...........................................
Notice by Public Posting ...................
Notice by Publication ........................
Notice of Trustee’s Sale ....................
Notice to Take Deposition.................
Order ..................................................
Order of Sale......................................
Precept to Serve .................................
Subpoena ...........................................
Subpoena Duces Tecum ....................
Summons ...........................................
Temporary Restraining Order ...........
Temporary Protective Order..............
Execution ...........................................
Writ of Restitution.............................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Habeas Corpus ......................
Writ of Possession .............................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Offense Reports .................................
Justice Courts:
Citation ..............................................
Citation by Publication......................
Citation by Scire Facias.....................
Injunction...........................................
Notice by Publication ........................
Order of Sale......................................

$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 25.00
$ 75.00
$ 25.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 10.00
$
$
$
$
$
$

60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00

Subpoena........................................... $ 60.00
Subpoena Duces Tecum ................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Temporary Restraining Order........... $ 60.00
Temporary Protective Order............. $ 60.00
Forcible Entry & Detainer ................ $ 60.00
Distress Warrant ............................... $ 100.00
Execution .......................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Restitution ............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ..................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 75.00
Additional Charges:
Process by Certified Mail ................. $ 10.00
(Mail Charge)
Offense Reports ................................ $ 10.00
(Insurance Companies)
All Other Copies (per page).............. $ 1.00
Clearance Letter................................ $ 10.00
Fingerprint FET/2 cards.................... $ 10.00
(Charged for Texas Handgun Permit Only)
All Writs............................................ $ 125.00
(Unless fee mandated by state)
Collecting money on an execution of an order of
sale, when the same is made by a sale: for the first
$200.00 or less, 10 percent; for all sums over
$200.00 and not exceeding $1,000.00, 7 percent;
for all sums over $1,000.00 and not exceeding
$5,000.00, 5 percent; for all sums over $5,000.00, 3
percent. When the money is collected by the
sheriff without a sale, half of the above rates shall
be allowed him.
All service of documents not specified, $75.00
the fee for each citation, notice or other paper
covered under this fee schedule shall be assessed
any time the citation, notice or other paper is reissued. Expense for providing the services incident
to unsuccessful service is set at the same cost for
actual service (Local Government Code 118.131).
Address: Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 1733
North Washington, Livingston, Texas 77351,
phone 936-327-6810.
POTTER COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Forcible Detainer ..............................
Citation of Publication......................
Posting Written Notice .....................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Execution .............................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Habeas Corpus .....................
Writ of Injunction .............................
Writ of Possession ............................

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
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POTTER COUNTY (continued)
Writ of Re-Entry................................ $ 125.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 125.00
Tax Warrant....................................... $ 125.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 125.00
Turnover Order.................................. $ 125.00
Distress Warrant ................................ $ 125.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees:
For executing or attempting to execute any writ
not otherwise specified, all courts $125.00.
For service or attempted service of any process
or order not otherwise provided, fee of $50.00
Address: Potter County Sheriff, 608 South Pierce,
Amarillo, Texas 79101, phone 806-379-2938.
PRESIDIO COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 50.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: Presidio County Sheriff’s Department,
P.O. Drawer V, Marfa, Texas 79843, phone
432-729-4812.
RAINS COUNTY
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachments ..........................
Writ of Garnishments ........................
Writ of Sequestrations .......................
Writ of Executions.............................
All Other Writs ..................................
Distress Warrants...............................
Notice by Publication ........................
Postings (Notices)..............................
Turn Over Order ................................
Order of Sale......................................
Temporary Restraining/
Protective Order..............................
Small Claims Citation........................
Justice Court Citation ........................
All Other Courts’ Citations ...............
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$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 10.00
$125.00
$ 75.00
$ 125.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00

Subpoena – Civil............................... $ 50.00
Postings ............................................. $ 25.00
Force Writ Detained ......................... $ 60.00
Address: P.O. Box 187, Emory, Texas 75440,
phone 903-474-9999, x-14.
RANDALL COUNTY
Certified Bill of Cost.........................
Citations ............................................
Citations by Posting..........................
Citations by Publication....................
Citation by Scire Facias ....................
Civil Capias.......................................
Distress Warrant ...............................
Eviction Citations .............................
Forcible Detainer ..............................
Incapacitated Person Postings ..........
Notice ................................................
Notice by Publication .......................
Notice of Trustee Sale ......................
Notice to Take Deposition................
Order of Sale .....................................
Precept to Serve ................................
Subpoena...........................................
Subpoena Duces Tecum ...................
Summons...........................................
Tax Warrant ......................................
Temporary Protective Order.............
Temporary Restraining Order...........
Turnover Order .................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Execution .............................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Habeas Corpus .....................
Writ of Injunction .............................
Writ of Mandamus............................
Writ of Possession ............................
Writ of Re-Entry ...............................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Writ of Supersedes............................

$ 125.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 125.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 125.00
N/A
$ 50.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00

Service of or attempted service of any civil
process or order not otherwise provided for $50.00.
For posting written notices in public places, as
may be required by law, a fee of $10.00 for each
location.
For executing a deed to each purchaser of real
estate under execution or Order of Sale, a fee of
$10.00.
For executing a Bill of Sale to each purchaser of
personal property under Execution or Order of Sale,
when demanded by the purchaser, a fee of $10.00.
Commission for collecting money on Execution,
Order of Sale, Bill of Cost, or a Turnover Order, a
fee of one percent with or without a sale with a
maximum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500).
For each civil case tried in a District or County
Court of Law, a bailiff’s fee of $5.00.

RANDALL COUNTY (continued)
Address: Randall County Sheriff’s Office, Civil
Division, 4111 South Georgia, Suite 200, Amarillo,
Texas 79110, phone 806-468-5652.
REAGAN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 55.00
Summons ........................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 55.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 55.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00.
Address: P.O. Box 832, Big Lake, Texas 76932,
phone 325-884-2442.
REAL COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 60.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: P.O. Box 445, Leakey, Texas 78873,
phone 830-232-5201.
RED RIVER COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Writ of Possession .............................
Writ of Execution ..............................
Forcible Detainer ...............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................
Justice Court Citation ........................

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 200.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 200.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00

All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees:
Posting Notice in Probate ................. $ 25.00
Copies of Insurance Report .............. $ 4.00
Fingerprints ....................................... $ 5.00
Posting Notice of Trustee Sale ......... $ 50.00
Address: 500 North Cedar, Clarksville, Texas
75426, phone 903-427-2401.
REEVES COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Notices $25.00.
Address: P.O. Box 867, Pecos, Texas 79772,
phone 432-445-5467.
REFUGIO COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writs.................................................. $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 70.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Citations $60.00, Notice of
Sale $100.00, Venditioni Exponas $100.00,
Distress Warrant $100.00, Tax Warrant $100.00,
Precepts $100.00, Show Cause $100.00, Writ of
Re-entry $100.00, Misdemeanor/Felony Warrant
$40.00, Turnover Order $70.00, Temporary
Restraining Order $70.00, Forcible Entry $70.00,
Mental/Alcohol/Drug
Commitment
$70.00,
Interrogatories $70.00, Notice to Take Disposition
$60.00, Executing a Deed $40.00, Executing a Bill
of Sale $40.00, Venire Fee $10.00, Posting Written
Notice (posting fee is per posting, per location)
$40.00, Fingerprints $5.00, Sheriff’s Clearance
Letter $5.00, Copies of Insurance Reports $5.00,
Copies of Pictures $1.00 (each), Copies of Video
Tape $25.00 (each), Copies of any Record as
allowed by law $0.25/page, Law Library Fees as
allowed by law $20.00. County commission due
based on percentage of monies collected for a
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REFUGIO COUNTY (continued)

ROCKWALL COUNTY

county sale of abandoned vehicles: 10 percent of
first $10,000.00, 5 percent of next $15,000.00, 2.5
percent of amounts more than $25,000.00. For a
Writ, Venditioni Exponas, Order of Sale and
Mental/ Alcohol/Drug Commitment served which
exceeds two hours, additional fee of $30.00/hour
plus $0.31/mile for mileage required for an officer
to perform service and to return from performing
the service. If ordered by the court to transport to
court of jurisdiction, a fee of $30.00/hour per
officer and $0.31/mile, plus meals and overnight
lodging cost, if necessary.
Address: P.O. Box 704, Refugio, Texas 78377,
phone 361-526-1351.

Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 200.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 200.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 200.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 200.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 200.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Citation $50.00, Citation by
Publication $50.00, Citation by Scire Facias
$50.00, Distress Warrant $60.00, Injunction
$60.00, Notice by Publication $50.00, Notice of
Trustee Sale $50.00, Precept to Serve $50.00,
Temporary Restraining Order $100.00, Writ of
Restitution $85.00, Protective Order $60.00, Show
Cause (Notice) $50.00, Arrest Warrant $200.00,
Mental Commitment $40.00, Commitment $5.00,
For Any Services Not Listed $50.00.
Address: Constable, 960 T. L. Townsend Drive,
Rockwall, Texas 75087 or Sheriff, 972 T. L.
Townsend Drive, Rockwall, Texas 75087, phone
972-882-0239.

ROBERTS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 80.00
Summons ........................................... $ 80.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 70.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Notice $50.00.
Address: Donna L. Goodman, District and County
Clerk, Roberts County, P.O. Box 477, Miami,
Texas 79059, (Sheriff’s phone 806-868-3121).
ROBERTSON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 80.00
Summons ........................................... $ 80.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 150.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 150.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 150.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 80.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 80.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 80.00
Other Service Fees: Writs of Execution $150.00,
Posting Notice in Probate $20.00, Posting Any
Other Notice $80.00.
Address: P.O. Box 1109, Franklin, Texas 77856,
phone 979-828-3542.

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RUNNELS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 60.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $150.00
(plus a fee of 2 percent, up to a maximum of
$1,000.00 of the Judgment, not the actual sale
price).
Address: Elesa Ocker, County Clerk, Runnels
County, P.O. Box 189, Ballinger, Texas 76821,
phone 325-365-2720.
RUSK COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00

RUSK COUNTY (continued)

SAN JACINTO COUNTY

Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00,
Writ Not Otherwise Provided For $50.00, Posting
Citations $20.00, Citation by Publication $50.00,
Law Library $30.00.
Address: 210 East Charlevois, Henderson, Texas
75652, phone 903-657-0330.

Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 75.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 75.00
Forcible Entry & Detainer ................ $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Citation $75.00, Citation by
Publication $75.00, Citation Scire Facias $75.00,
Notice $75.00, Notice of Publication $75.00,
Notice to take Deposition $75.00, Order $75.00,
Precept to Serve $75.00, Subpoena Duces Tecum
$75.00, Copy of Offense Report $5.00, Temporary
Restraining Order $75.00, Temporary Protective
Order $75.00, Distress Warrant $75.00, Execution
$75.00, Writ of Execution $75.00, Writ of Habeas
Corpus $75.00, Injunction $75.00, Fingerprinting
Fee $10.00.
Address: 75 West Cedar Avenue, Coldspring,
Texas 77331, phone 936-653-2324.

SABINE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 75.00
Summons ........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 75.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: P.O. Box 848, Hemphill, Texas 75948,
phone 409-787-3786.
SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 75.00
Summons ........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 75.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Sheriff - Posting Notices
$75.00.
Address: County Clerk, 100 West Columbia,
Room 106, San Augustine, Texas 75972, phone
936-275-2452.

SAN PATRICIO COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 70.00
Summons........................................... $ 70.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 125.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 125.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 125.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 125.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 125.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 70.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 70.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 70.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 70.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $125.00.
Address: Gracie Alaniz-Gonzales, County Clerk,
P.O. Box 578, Sinton, Texas 78387, phone
361-364-6290.

SAN SABA COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Orders of Sale ...................................
Writ of Possession ............................
Forcible Detainer ..............................

$ 55.00
$ 55.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 125.00
$ 65.00

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SAN SABA COUNTY (continued)

SHACKELFORD COUNTY

Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 55.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 55.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $125.00.
Address: County Courthouse, 500 East Wallace,
San Saba, Texas 76877, (Sheriff’s phone
325-372-5551).

Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 150.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 150.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 150.00
Writ of Execution ............................. $ 200.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Notice of Hearing.............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Executing Deed $20.00,
Executing Title $20.00, Bill of Sale $20.00,
Fingerprints $7.50, Accident Reports $4.00,
Burglary/Theft Reports $4.00, Posting Notices
$20.00, Trustee Sale $20.00.
Address: Constable Ed Miller, P.O. Box 877,
Albany, Texas 76430 or Sheriff Richard Wagman,
P.O. Box 877, Albany, Texas 76430, phone
325-762-2232.

SCHLEICHER COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Precepts and Notices $50.00,
Temporary Restraining Order $50.00, Restitution
$50.00, Writs Not Listed $100.00, Writs of
Execution $100.00, Posting Notices $20.00.
Address: P.O. Drawer 580, Eldorado, Texas
76936, phone 325-853-2833.
SCURRY COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Citation by Posting $20.00,
Restraining Order $75.00, Notice of Hearing
$50.00, Writ of Execution $100.00, Show Cause
$50.00, Precept to Serve $50.00, Delinquent Tax
Suits $50.00, Trustee Sale $20.00, Injunction
$50.00, Citation by Scire Facias $50.00, Distress
Warrant $50.00, Citations by Publication $50.00,
Writ of Habeas Corpus $75.00, All Other Fees
$50.00.
Address: 1300 26th Street, Snyder, Texas 79549,
phone 325-573-5332.
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SHELBY COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 45.00
Summons........................................... $ 45.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 50.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 45.00
Writ of Possession ............................ N/A
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 45.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 45.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 45.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 45.00
Other Service Fees: Injunctions $45.00, Precepts
$45.00, Protective Order $50.00, Distress Warrant
$45.00, Posting Written Notices $20.00, Writ of
Execution $50.00, Writ of Restitution $50.00.
Address: P.O. Box 1987, Center, Texas 75935,
phone 936-598-6361.
SHERMAN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Orders of Sale ...................................
Writ of Possession ............................

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 50.00

SHERMAN COUNTY (continued)
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting $10.00.
Address: P.O. Box 526, Stratford, Texas 79084,
phone 806-366-2371.
SMITH COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 65.00
Summons ........................................... $ 65.00
Writ of Attachment (property) .......... $ 100.00
Writ of Attachment (person) ............. $ 105.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 85.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession (property)............ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 70.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 55.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 55.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Written Notice
$25.00, Posting Order of Trustee Sale $35.00,
Posting Probate Citations $40.00, Writ of Mental
Commitment $95.00, Writ of Injunction $95.00,
Writ of Re-Entry $95.00, Writ of Restitution
$95.00, Writ of Execution $150.00, Out of County
Resident Transportation Fee $50.00.
Smith County collects an additional fee of
$25.00 per hour/per deputy when deputies are
required to remain on the scene more than two
hours.
Address: P.O. Box 1018, Tyler, Texas 75710,
phone 903-535-0633.
SOMERVELL COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Writ of Possession .............................
Forcible Detainer ...............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................
Justice Court Citation ........................
All Other Courts’ Citations ...............

$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 60.00
$ 100.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00

Other Service Fees: Notice of Hearing $60.00,
Restraining Order $60.00, Posting Notice $20.00,
Criminal Records Check $5.00, Personnel Fee
$15.00 per hour, Audio Cassette Fee $1.00, VHS
Tape $2.50, Standard Size Paper Copy $1.00 per
page.
Address: 107 Northeast Vernon, P.O. Box 1098,
Glen Rose, Texas 76043, phone 254-897-4427.
STARR COUNTY
Justice of the Peace Courts:
Citation..............................................
Citation by Scire Facias ....................
Distress Warrant ...............................
Forcible Entry and Detainer .............
Injunction ..........................................
Notice ................................................
Subpoena-Civil .................................
Subpoena Duces Tecum-Civil..........
Order of Sale .....................................
Temporary Restraining Order...........
Writ of Attachment (person).............
Writ of Attachment (property)..........
Writ of Execution .............................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Habeas Corpus .....................
Writ of Possession ............................
Writ of Restitution ............................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Levy ..................................................
Deeds.................................................
Notice of Sale....................................
Levy, Deed, and Notice Package......
Small Claims Court:
Notice ................................................
Small Claim ......................................
Subpoena-Civil .................................
Subpoena Duces Tecum-Civil..........
Miscellaneous Fees:
Clearance Letter................................
Insurance Reports .............................
Video Tape Copy..............................
Video Print Picture (each) ................
35mm Picture (each).........................
Process by Certified Mail
(mail charge) ................................
Brady Bill..........................................
Fingerprinting ...................................
Firing Range Usage ..........................
Copy of Capias (per page)................
All Other Copies (per page)..............
County and District Court:
Citation..............................................
Citation by Certified Mail.................
Citation by Posting ...........................
Citation by Publication .....................

$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 75.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 200.00
$ 70.00
$ 80.00
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
$ 70.00
$ 70.00
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
$ 20.00
$ 25.00
$ 50.00
$ 70.00
$
$
$
$

50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00

$ 10.00
$ 5.00
$ 55.00
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
$
$
$
$
$
$

15.00
10.00
10.00
15.00
2.00
1.00

$
$
$
$

60.00
60.00
50.00
50.00

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STARR COUNTY (continued)

STERLING COUNTY

Citation Scire Facias.......................... $ 60.00
Distress Warrant ................................ $ 75.00
Forcible Entry and Detainer .............. $ 60.00
Injunction........................................... $ 60.00
Notice................................................. $ 60.00
Notice of Publication......................... $ 50.00
Notice of Trustee Sale ....................... $ 30.00
Notice to Take Deposition................. $ 60.00
Order .................................................. $ 60.00
Order of Sale...................................... $ 200.00
Precept to Serve ................................. $ 60.00
Subpoena-Civil .................................. $ 60.00
Subpoena Duces Tecum-Civil........... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Tax Warrant....................................... $ 200.00
Temporary Protective Order.............. $ 70.00
(If filed under Family Law
Chapter 71 - no fee)
Temporary Restraining Order ........... $ 70.00
Writ of Attachment (person) ............. $ 80.00
Writ of Attachment (property) .......... $ 200.00
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 200.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 70.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ...................... $ 70.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 200.00
Writ of Restitution............................. $ 200.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 200.00
Levy ................................................... $ 20.00
Deeds ................................................. $ 25.00
Notice of Sale .................................... $ 50.00
Levy, Deed, and Notice Package ...... $ 70.00
Address: Starr County Clerk’s Office, 401 North
Britton Avenue, Room 201, Rio Grande City,
Texas 78582, phone 956-487-8032.

Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: 609 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 819, Sterling
City, Texas 76951, phone 325-378-5191.

STEPHENS COUNTY

STONEWALL COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 85.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 85.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 85.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 85.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 85.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: County and District Clerk, Drawer P,
Aspermont, Texas 79502, phone 940-989-2272.
SUTTON COUNTY

Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 60.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 65.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 65.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 55.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 55.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00,
Posting $15.00.
Address: Stephens County Sheriff’s Department,
200 West Walker Street, Breckenridge, Texas
76424, phone 254-559-2481.

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Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 50.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Written Notice
$2.00, Jury Fee $20.00, Notices $50.00, Precepts
$50.00, Executions $50.00, Injunction $50.00,

SUTTON COUNTY (continued)
All Restraining Orders $50.00, Show Cause Orders
$50.00.
Address: Sheriff Joe Fincher, P.O. Box 858,
Sonora, Texas 76950, (County Clerk) phone
325-387-3815.
SWISHER COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 65.00
Summons ........................................... $ 65.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 70.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 150.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 70.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... N/A
Execution $200.00,
Other Service Fees:
Injunction $65.00, Any Other Small Claim Papers
$60.00.
Address: Swisher County Sheriff’s Department,
136 East Broadway, Tulia, Texas 79088, phone
806-995-3294.
TARRANT COUNTY
County and District Courts:
Citation ..............................................
Citation for Eviction ..........................
Citation by Publication (plus cost
of publication).................................
Citation by Scire Facias.....................
Distress Warrant ................................
Notice.................................................
Notice by Publication (plus cost
of publication).................................
Notice of Trustee Sale .......................
Notice to Take Deposition.................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Posting of Notice (Probate Court).....
Subpoena ...........................................
Summons ...........................................
Temporary Restraining Order ...........
Temporary Ex Parte Protective
Order ...............................................
Turnover Order..................................
Warrant to take physical custody
of child ............................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Execution (plus $30/hour
per deputy beginning at the time
of seizure) .......................................

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 50.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

50.00
50.00
50.00
80.00
20.00
50.00
50.00
50.00

$ 50.00
$ 90.00
$ 80.00
$ 80.00
$ 50.00

Writ of Injunction ............................. $ 50.00
Writ of Possession (plus $30/hour
per deputy after two hours)............ $ 80.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 80.00
Other Writs Not Specified ................ $ 80.00
Precept to Serve ................................ $ 50.00
Writ of Habeas Corpus ..................... $ 50.00
All Service Documents Not
Specified......................................... $ 50.00
Fee for Subsequent Reissue of Papers (The fee for
each citation, notice or other paper covered under
this fee schedule shall be assessed any time the
citation, notice or other paper is reissued.)
Orders of Sale (including Execution and Turnover
Orders)
Posting Notices ................................. $ 20.00
Publication Fee ................................. $ 25.00
Executing a Deed to Real Estate
Under Execution of Order of
Sale................................................. $ 25.00
Executing a Bill of Sale to
Personal Property Under
Execution or Order of Sale ............ $ 25.00
Justice of the Peace Courts and Small Claims
Courts:
Citation.............................................. $ 40.00
Citation for Eviction ......................... $ 40.00
Citation by Publication (plus cost
of publication)................................ $ 40.00
Citation by Scire Facias .................... $ 40.00
Distress Warrant ............................... $ 100.00
Notice ................................................ $ 50.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 80.00
Subpoena........................................... $ 50.00
Office Storage Fee ............................ $ 10.00
Writ of Turnover Order or
Order of Turnover.......................... $ 90.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 80.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Execution (plus $30/hour
per deputy beginning at the time
of seizure)...................................... $ 80.00
Writ of Injunction ............................. $ 50.00
Writ of Possession (plus $30/hour
per deputy after two hours)............ $ 80.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 80.00
Other Writs Not Specified ................ $ 80.00
Precept to Serve ................................ $ 40.00
Writ of Re-Entry ............................... $ 80.00
All Service Documents Not
Specified......................................... $ 40.00
Fee for Subsequent Reissue of Papers (The fee
for each citation, notice or other paper covered
under this fee schedule shall be assessed any time
the citation, notice or other paper is reissued.)
Orders of Sale (Tax) ......................... $ 80.00
Orders of Sale (Judgment or
specially ordered pre-judgment).... $ 80.00

$ 80.00
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TARRANT COUNTY (continued)
The Sheriff, Constable or Deputy that actually
holds the sale will include all costs in starting an
auction or sale.
In cases where reasonable incurred costs exceed
the Order of Sale Judgment Fee. These costs may
be included in the fee for service.
Collecting Money on an Order
of Sale Without a Sale .................... $ 80.00
Abandoned Auto Sales
Refer to Chapter 683,
Texas Transportation Code
Impounded and Inventoried Vehicles
Auto Release Fee ......................... $ 5.00
Alarms
False, with permit (up to 5).......... $ 0.00
False, with permit (more than 5,
each incident) ............................ $ 75.00
Permit (Annually) ........................ $ 25.00
Permit (Apt. Complex with
100 Units).................................. $ 50.00
Permit (Apt. Complex each
additional 100 Units)................. $ 50.00
Certified Mail
The cost of certified mail is in
addition to service fees.
Certifying Surety for
Appeal Bond ............................... $ 20.00
Verification of Incarceration.......... $ 5.00
Warrant – Mental Health............... $ 80.00
Warrant – Alias & Next
County Re-Arrest....................... $ 40.00
Tax Warrants................................... $ 80.00
Service Fee – Fingerprint
Processing.................................... $ 10.00
Livestock Round-Up & Impound Fees
Large Livestock/each animal
(Bull, Cow, Horse)..................... $ 75.00
Small Livestock/each animal
(Goat, Sheep, Hog or
Flightless Bird)........................ $ 40.00
Boarding and Feeding/per day..... $ 10.00
Livestock Penned on Site
First Hour (each animal) ........... $ 50.00
Subsequent Hour or Fraction
thereof (each animal) ............... $ 25.00
Return/Delivery Charge
(each animal)............................. $ 50.00
Collection Fee for Each Call or
Each Animal as Required by
State (each)................................ $ 25.00
Livestock Carcass Removal
(each animal)............................. $ 200.00
Fees Set for Service of Attempted Service.
Address: Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, Attn:
Warrant Division, 300 West Belknap Street, Fort
Worth, Texas 76102, phone 817-884-1079.
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TAYLOR COUNTY
Bailiff Fee .........................................
Citation..............................................
Citation by Publication .....................
Citation Scire Facias .........................
Distress Warrant ...............................
Forcible Detainers.............................
Injunction ..........................................
Notice of Publication ........................
Notice of Trustee Sale ......................
Order of Sale .....................................
Precept to Serve ................................
Subpoena - Civil ...............................
Subpoena – Duces Tecum – Civil ....
Summons...........................................
Temporary Restraining Order...........
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Habeas Corpus .....................
Writ of Possession ............................
Writ of Restitution ............................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Writ of Execution .............................
Writ of Protective Order ...................
Writ of Commitment – Mental .........
Show Cause Notice...........................
Executing Warrants ..........................
Writ of Re-Entry ...............................
For Any Services Not Listed
Above.............................................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Jury Fee (District) .............................
(County) .............................

$ 20.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 50.00
$ 65.00
$ 50.00
$ 60.00
$ 50.00
$ 65.00
$ 60.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 60.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 60.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$
$
$
$

50.00
60.00
30.00
22.00

For executing a bill of sale to each purchaser of
personal property under execution or order of sale,
when demanded by purchaser, a fee of $60.00.
For executing a deed to each purchaser of real
estate under execution or order of sale, a fee of
$60.00.
For posting written notices in public places as
may be required by law, a fee of $30.00 for posting
each location.
Collecting money on an execution or an order of
sale when the same is made by a sale:
For all sums over $200.00 and not exceeding
$1,000.00 – 6 percent.
For all sums over $1,000.00 and not exceeding
$5,000.00 – 3 percent.
For all sums over $5,000.00 – 2 percent.
When the money is collected by the Sheriff or
Constable without a sale, half of the above rates
shall be allowed the Sheriff or Constable.
Address: P.O. Box 5497, Abilene, Texas 79608,
phone 325-674-1202.

TERRELL COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 50.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Citation by Posting $20.00,
Certified Mail, Return Receipt $50.00.
Address: Terrell County, P.O. Box 410,
Sanderson, Texas 79848, phone 432-345-2525.
TERRY COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 50.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Temporary Restraining Order
$50.00, Posting Written Notices in Public Places
$20.00, Writ of Execution $50.00, Writ of
Restitution $50.00, Writ of Injunction $50.00, Writ
of Habeas Corpus $50.00, Sheriff’s Deeds $50.00,
Notices $50.00.
Address: 500 West Main, Room 105, Brownfield,
Texas 79316, phone 806-637-8551.
THROCKMORTON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Writ of Possession .............................
Forcible Detainer ...............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................
Justice Court Citation ........................
All Other Courts’ Citations ...............

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

75.00
50.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
50.00

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00

Temporary Restraining
Other Service Fees:
Orders $60.00; Protective Order $60.00; Posting
Citation/Notices (by Sheriff) $25.00; Any other not
listed $50.00, (i.e. Precepts, Warrants, Warrants to
take Custody).
Address: P.O. Box 309, Throckmorton, Texas
76483, phone 940-849-2501.
TITUS COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 150.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 150.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Citation by Posting $25.00,
Restraining Order $75.00. After first attempt is
made without service, subsequent trips will be
charged $0.35 a mile.
Address: Titus County Sheriff, 304 South Van
Buren, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455, phone
903-577-6796.
TOM GREEN COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoena – Civil (issued more
than five days from court date)..... $ 50.00
Subpoena – Civil (issued five days
or less from court date) ................. $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale (plus commission) .... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Entry Detainer .................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
All Civil Citations............................. $ 50.00
Citation by Posting ........................... $ 15.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00
(plus commission), Any Other Writ $100.00.
Proposed commission on Writs of Execution will
be collected at the rate of 5 percent on the first
$5,000.00 and 2.5 percent on the excess amount of
$5,000.01 and up. This commission would be half
if the execution is collected without sale.
Address: Tom Green County Clerk, 124 West
Beauregard, San Angelo, Texas 76903, phone
915-659-6553.

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TRAVIS COUNTY

TRINITY COUNTY

Citation (County and District
Court).............................................. $ 60.00
Citation (Small Claims and
Justice Court).................................. $ 60.00
Subpoena (civil)................................. $ 60.00
Summons (civil) ................................ $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 60.00
Injunction........................................... $ 90.00
Turnover Order*................................ $ 90.00
Writ of Execution*+.......................... $ 200.00
Order of Sale*+ ................................. $ 190.00
Temporary Restraining Order ........... $ 90.00
Writ of Possession (if move out
exceeds two hours, additional
fee of $35/hour) .............................. $ 130.00
Protective Order (to be charged
to respondent) ................................. $ 120.00
Writ of Attachment+ ......................... $ 120.00
Writ of Sequestration+ ...................... $ 120.00
Writ of Garnishment+ ....................... $ 90.00
Distress Warrant ................................ $ 180.00
Writ of Re-Entry................................ $ 130.00
Property Code Show Cause Order .... $ 60.00
Other Writs+ ...................................... $ 90.00
Mental/Alcohol/Drug
Commitment ................................... $ 14.00
Peace Bond ........................................ $ 14.00
Jury Fee.............................................. N/A
Posting Written Notice (each) ........... $ 48.00
Taking and Approving Bond............. $ 26.00
Executing a Deed............................... $ 26.00
Executing a Bill of Sale..................... $ 26.00
Criminal Record/Warrant
Letter............................................... $ 13.00
Other Fees: Issuance, renewal or reinstatement of
Alarm Permit: Residential $25.00, Commercial
$50.00; Response to false alarm, if more than five
false alarms have occurred within the preceding 12month period $75.00. Sexually Oriented Businesses: Initial registration for exemption $50.00,
Renewal of exemption $25.00, Initial or renewal
application for Sexually Oriented Business License
$500.00, Initial or renewal application for
Operator’s License $50.00, Issuance of duplicate
registration or license $15.00.
(*) County commission due based on percent of
monies collected: 10 percent of first $10,000.00, 5
percent of next $15,000.00, 2.5 percent of amounts
more than $25,000.00.
(+) For a Writ and Order of Sale served outside
Travis County which exceed two hours, additional
fee of $35.00/hour plus $0.365/mile for mileage
required for an officer to perform service and to
return from performing that service.
Address: P.O. Box 1748, Austin, Texas 78767,
phone 512-854-4722.

Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 50.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Citation by Posting $20.00,
Protective Orders-Service $20.00, Fingerprint and
Background Searches $10.00.
Address: P.O. Box 456, Groveton, Texas 75845,
phone 936-642-1208.

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TYLER COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 40.00
Summons........................................... $ 40.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 57.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 57.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 40.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 40.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 40.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 40.00
Other Service Fees: Citations $40.00, Precepts
$40.00, Executions $57.00 with commissions: with
sale 1 percent (maximum $500.00) and without sale
1 percent (maximum $500.00). Writ of Restitution
$40.00, Injunctions $50.00, Temporary Restraining
Order $50.00, Posting Notices $10.00, Taking and
Approving Bonds $15.00, Jury Fee $10.00, Mental
Commitment $20.00, Executing Deeds $20.00,
Executing Bill of Sale $20.00, Filing Peace Bond
$20.00, Releasing Impounded Vehicles $20.00,
Offense Reports $10.00, Civil Capias $40.00,
Return Postage Fee $0.35.
Address: 702 North Magnolia, Woodville, Texas
75979, phone 409-283-2281.
UPSHUR COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas* ....................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00

UPSHUR COUNTY (continued)
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Execution $50.00, Citation
$55.00, Subpoena/Small Claims $50.00, Notice of
Hearing $50.00, Temporary Restraining Order
$50.00. Small Claims Court: Writ of Sequestration
$50.00 and Writ of Garnishment $50.00, Protective
Order $55.00.
*No charge on criminal subpoenas.
Address: P.O. Box 790, Gilmer, Texas 75644,
phone 903-843-4003.
UPTON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 60.00
Summons ........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 60.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 60.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 30.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 60.00
Other Service Fees: All Writs $60.00, Restraining
Orders $60.00, Notice of Hearing $60.00, Show of
Cause $60.00, Precept to Serve $60.00, Citation by
Publication $60.00, Citation by Posting $30.00,
Trustee Sale $60.00, All “Other Service Fees” now
$60.00.
Address: To obtain service in Upton County, send
service fees to: Dan W. Brown, Sheriff, Upton
County, P.O. Box 27, Rankin, TX 79778, phone
432-693-2422.
UVALDE COUNTY
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Writ of Possession .............................
Writ of Execution ..............................
Forcible Detainer ...............................
Restraining Order ..............................
Order of Sale......................................
Protective Order (to be charged
to respondent) ................................

$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 150.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00

Subpoenas ......................................... $
Summons........................................... $
Citations ............................................ $
Notices .............................................. $
Show Cause....................................... $
Precept to Serve ................................ $
Delinquent Taxes .............................. $
Citation by Publication ..................... $
Citation by Posting ........................... $
Trustee Sale....................................... $
P.O. Box 284, Uvalde,
Address:
78802-0284, phone 830-278-6614.

60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
45.00
45.00
45.00
Texas

VAL VERDE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 150.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 150.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Citation $75.00, Notice
$75.00, Subpoena Duces Tecum $75.00, Precept to
Serve $75.00, Civil Subpoenas $75.00, Temporary
Restraining Order $75.00, Posting Written Notices
in Public Places $50.00, Writ of Execution
$150.00, Writ of Restitution $100.00, Writ of
Injunction $100.00, Writ of Habeas Corpus
$100.00, Sheriff’s Deed $75.00, Fingerprint Card
(employment or immigration) $15.00 per card.
Address: P.O. Box 1267, Del Rio, Texas 788411267, phone 830-774-7501.
VAN ZANDT COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 75.00
Summons........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 75.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 75.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Postings $25.00.
Address: 1220 West Dallas Street, Canton, Texas
75103, phone 903-567-6503.

$ 60.00
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VICTORIA COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 80.00
Summons ........................................... $ 80.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 150.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 150.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 200.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 150.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 200.00
Forcible Entry and Detainer .............. $ 100.00
Citations (posting,
Other Service Fees:
publication or in person) $80.00, Notices $80.00,
Show Cause $80.00, Posting Probate Courts
$25.00, Ex-Parte Protective Order $80.00, Writ of
Execution (no commission) $150.00, Writ of
Injunction $150.00, Writ of Capias $150.00, Writ
of Commitment $150.00, Temporary Restraining
Order $80.00, Posting Notice of Sale (at each
location) $50.00, 35mm Photograph $1.00 (each),
Videotape Copies $25.00 (each), Execution of
Sheriff’s Bill of Sale $60.00, Execution of Sheriff’s
Deed $60.00, Writ of Re-Entry $150.00.
Address: 101 North Glass Street, Victoria, Texas
77901 or P.O. Box 1850, Victoria, Texas 779021850, phone 361-576-6076.
WALKER COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 100.00
Summons ........................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 100.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 100.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 100.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 100.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $100.00.
Address: James D. Patton, County Clerk, Walker
County, P.O. Box 210, Huntsville, Texas
77342-0210, phone 936-436-4914.
WALLER COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Writ of Possession .............................
Forcible Detainer ...............................

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$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 150.00
$ 100.00
$ 150.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 60.00

Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 60.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 60.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 60.00
Commitment $60.00,
Other Service Fees:
Injunction $60.00, Notice $60.00, Posting $60.00,
Precept $60.00, Publication $60.00, Restraining
Order $60.00, Show Cause $60.00, Writs of
Execution $150.00, Habeas Corpus $100.00, Writ
of Restitution $100.00, Notice of Application
$25.00, Delivery Bond $25.00, Replevy Bond
$50.00, Trustee Sale $50.00, Execution of a Deed
$25.00, Execution of Bill of Sale $25.00, any other
Non-Writ $60.00, any other Writ $150.00,
Commissions: 5 percent not to exceed $500.00.
836 Austin Street, Room 217,
Address:
Hempstead, Texas 77445, phone 979-826-7711.
WARD COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 40.00
Summons........................................... $ 40.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 100.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 40.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 100.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 35.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 35.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 40.00
Other Service Fees: Writ of Execution $150.00,
Writ of Restitution $100.00.
Address: 330 East 4th, Monahans, Texas 79756,
phone 432-943-6703.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 60.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 60.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 60.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 60.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
All Other Citations............................ $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Citation by Publication
$50.00, Citation by Scire Facias $50.00, Distress
Warrant $50.00, Injunctions $50.00, Notice of
Publication $50.00, Notice of Trustee Sale $20.00,
Restraining Orders $60.00, Precepts $50.00, Writ
of Habeas Corpus $60.00, Writ of Execution
$60.00, Writ of Restitution $60.00, Protective
Order $60.00, Show Cause Notice $60.00, Jury Fee
$10.00, Executing Bill of Sale $60.00, Executing

WASHINGTON COUNTY (continued)
Deed $15.00, Posting Notices Required by Law
$20.00, Service of Process not otherwise provided
for $50.00. Collecting money on an Execution of
an Order of Sale, when the same is made by sale,
for $500.00 or less is 10 percent. All sums over
$500.00 is 6 percent. When the money is collected
by the officer without a sale, half of the above rates
shall be allowed him. All fingerprint cards done for
the public $10.00 (total per person), Accident or
Offense Reports $5.00 (each), Estrays $10.00
(each), Brady Bill Criminal Checks (walk-in or
mail only, no Fax) $10.00 (each), Copies of
Sheriff’s Office Logs or Documents $10.00 per
hour plus $1.00/copy plus material cost, Vehicle or
Property Impoundment Storage Fees $10.00
(daily), Large Vehicles (i.e., Mobile Homes, RVs,
etc.) $25.00 (daily).
Address: 1206 Old Independence Road, Brenham,
Texas 77833, phone 979-277-6200.
WEBB COUNTY
Service of Citation.............................
Service of Indictment ........................
Service of Citation by Publication ....
Service of Citation of Posting ...........
Serving of Subpoenas........................
Serving of Summons .........................
Serving of Summons
(Juvenile Case) ...............................
Serving of Subpoenas
(Juvenile Case) ...............................
Serving Writ of Sequestration ...........
Serving Forcible Detainer .................
Serving Small Claims Court
Citation ...........................................
Serving Justice Court Citation...........
Temporary Restraining Order ...........
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Execution ..............................
(Additional charge after two
hours per deputy per hour) .............
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Possession .............................
(Additional charge after two
hours per deputy per hour) .............
Writ of Sequestration.........................
(Additional charge after two
hours per deputy per hour) .............
Order of Sale......................................
Sheriff’s Deed (preparation)..............
For Executing a Deed to purchaser
of real estate under Execution
or Order of Sale ..............................
Bill of Sale (preparation)...................

$
$
$
$
$
$

60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00

$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$
$
$
$
$

60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00

$ 20.00
$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 20.00
$ 60.00
$ 20.00
$ 60.00
$ 40.00
$ 20.00
$ 20.00

For Executing a Bill of Sale to each
purchaser of personal property
under Execution or Order of Sale
when demanded by purchaser ....... $ 20.00
Sheriff’s Court Services Fee............. $ 10.00
Constable’s Court Services Fee........ $ 10.00
Other Service Fees:
Livestock Round-up and Impoundment Fees: Large
Livestock (bull, cow or horse) $75.00 for first
animal, $40.00 each additional animal; Small
Livestock (goat, sheep or hog) $40.00 for first
animal, $20.00 each additional
animal.
Boarding and Feeding: Large Livestock $10.00
each day, Small Livestock $6.00 each day.
Return/Delivery Charge: Large Livestock $50.00
for first animal, $20.00 each additional animal,
Small Livestock $25.00 for first animal, $20.00
each additional animal; Collection Fee for Each call
or Animal as required by Statute $25.00 each;
Livestock Carcass Removal: Burial Fee $45.00 for
each animal; Records Check $5.00; Verification of
Incarceration Fee $5.00; Sheriff Incident/Accident
Reports $5.00; Finger Print $5.00; Personal I.D.
Cards $5.00.
Address: 1110 Victoria, Suite 201, Laredo, Texas
78040, phone 956-523-4266.
WHARTON COUNTY
Justice Court Fees:
All Other Court Subpoenas/
Summons........................................
Forcible Detainer/Eviction ...............
Justice Court Citations......................
Small Claims Citations .....................
Writs..................................................
Notices:
All Writs............................................
Citations ............................................
Notice of Sale (plus cost of
publication) ....................................
Notices ..............................................
Order of Sale .....................................
Precepts .............................................
Show Cause Orders...........................
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Tax Warrants.....................................
Other Service Fees:
Bill of Sale ........................................
Citation by Certified Mail.................
Citation by Posting ...........................
Citation by Publication (plus cost
of publication)................................
Deeds.................................................
Distress Warrants..............................

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 75.00
$ 50.00
$ 75.00
$ 100.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 10.00
$ 50.00
$ 10.00
$ 50.00
$ 20.00
$ 75.00

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WHARTON COUNTY (continued)
Impoundment Fees (per day)............. $ 15.00
Injunctions ......................................... $ 75.00
Levy ................................................... $ 10.00
Turnover Orders ................................ $ 100.00
Commission on monies collected by demand/
seizure and sale: up to $10,000.00, add 10 percent;
$10,001.00 to $15,000.00, add 5 percent;
$15,001.00 to $25,000 add 2.5 percent.
Fee on monies collected by demand/seizure:
$200.00 up to $10,000.00; $500.00 over
$10,000.00.
Address: 309 East Milam, Wharton, Texas 77488,
phone 979-532-4612.
WHEELER COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 75.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 25.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 25.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Citation by Posting $5.00.
Address: Margaret Dorman, Wheeler County
Clerk, P.O. Box 465, Wheeler, Texas 79096, phone
806-826-5544.
WICHITA COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 55.00
Summons ........................................... $ 55.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession (Eviction)
(For maximum of two hours,
$30.00 per deputy per hour
after two hours).............................. $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 55.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 55.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 55.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 55.00
Other Service Fees: Executions $100.00, Mental
Papers $50.00, Posting Written Notices $50.00,
Sheriff’s Deed/Bill of Sale $30.00, All Other Writs
$60.00.

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Address: 900 7th Street, Room 207, Wichita Falls,
Texas 76301, phone 940-766-8299.
WILBARGER COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 50.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................ N/A
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: David Quisenberry, Sheriff, P.O. Box
1556, Vernon, Texas 76385, phone 940-552-6205.
WILLACY COUNTY
Citation..............................................
Citation by Publication .....................
Citation by Scire Facias ....................
Delinquent Tax Suit..........................
Distress Warrant ...............................
Executing Deed.................................
Executing a Bill of Sale ....................
Forcible Detainer ..............................
Injunction ..........................................
Jury Fee.............................................
Justice Court Citations......................
Levy Fee When No Sale...................
Mental Commitment.........................
Notice ................................................
Notice by Publication .......................
Notice of Trustee Sale ......................
Notice to Take Deposition................
Order .................................................
Order of Sale .....................................
Precept to Serve ................................
Show Cause Order ............................
Small Claims Processes ....................
Subpoena...........................................
Subpoena Duces Tecum ...................
Summons...........................................
Taking and Approving Bonds ..........
Temporary Protective Order.............
Temporary Restraining Order...........
Warrants/Capias................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Execution .............................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Habeas Corpus .....................
Writ of Possession ............................

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
15.00
15.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
40.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
15.00
50.00
10.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00

WILLACY COUNTY (continued)
Writ of Restitution............................. $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 50.00
Estray ................................................. $ 50.00
For public posting of written notices, regardless of
type, and making returns thereon, a fee of $15.00
for each location shall be charged.
540 West Hidalgo Avenue,
Address:
Raymondville, Texas 78580, phone 956-689-2710.

Other Service Fees: Temporary Restraining Order
$45.00, Temporary Protective Order $45.00,
Postings $15.00, Citation by Publication $55.00,
Notice to Show Cause $45.00, Notice by
Publication $15.00, Notice of Trustee Sale $15.00,
Precept to Serve $55.00, Writ of Execution $65.00,
Writ of Habeas Corpus $65.00, Writ of Injunction
$65.00, Writ of Restitution $65.00.
Address: P.O. Box 27, Floresville, Texas 78114,
phone 830-393-7308.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY

WINKLER COUNTY

Notices:
Subpoenas/Summons ........................ $ 50.00
Writs................................................... $ 125.00
Order/Notice of Sale.......................... $ 125.00
Forcible Entry & Detainer................. $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Citations $50.00, Venditioni
Exponas $125.00, Distress Warrant $125.00, Tax
Warrant $125.00, Precepts $125.00, Show Cause
$125.00, Show Cause/Writ of Re-entry $125.00,
Turnover Order $125.00, Temporary Restraining
Order $125.00, Mental/Alcohol/Drug Commitment
$125.00, Interrogatories $125.00, Executing a Deed
$25.00, Executing a Bill of Sale $25.00, Posting
Written Notice (posting fee is per posting, per
location) $ 50.00. County commission due based
on percentage of monies collected: 10 percent of
first $10,000.00, 5 percent of next $15,000.00, 2.5
percent of amounts more than $25,000.00. For a
Writ, Venditioni Esponas, Order of Sale and
Mental/Alcohol/Drug Commitment served which
exceeds two hours, additional fee of $30.00/hour
plus mileage at the Internal Revenue Service
allowable rate for an officer to perform service and
to return from performing the service. If ordered
by the court to transport to court of Jurisdiction a
fee of $30.00/hour, per officer plus mileage, plus
overnight lodging cost if necessary.
Address: Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, 508
South Rock Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626,
phone 512-943-1549.

Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 60.00
Summons........................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 75.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 75.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 75.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 45.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 45.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 45.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Notices $15.00,
Citation by Publication $60.00, Notice to Show
Cause $60.00, Notice by Publication $60.00,
Notice of Trustee Sale $60.00, Precept to Serve
$60.00, Writ of Execution $75.00, Writ of Habeas
Corpus $75.00, Writ of Injunction $75.00,
Temporary Restraining Order $75.00, Fees for Sale
of Real Estate by virtue of an Order of Sale – 2
percent.
Address: Winkler County Sheriff, P.O. Box 860,
Kermit, Texas 79745, phone 432-586-3461.

WILSON COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas..........................................
Summons ...........................................
Writ of Attachment............................
Writ of Garnishment..........................
Writ of Sequestration.........................
Orders of Sale ....................................
Writ of Possession .............................
Forcible Detainer ...............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................
Justice Court Citation ........................
All Other Courts’ Citations ...............

$ 55.00
$ 55.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 45.00
$ 65.00
N/A
$ 55.00
$ 55.00
$ 55.00

WISE COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment (property)..........
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Orders of Sale ...................................
Writ of Possession ............................
Forcible Detainer ..............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation.......................
Justice Court Citation .......................
All Other Courts’ Citations...............
District & County Fees
All Citations ......................................
All Notices ........................................
Order of Sale .....................................
All Postings.......................................
TRO-SC ............................................

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

50.00
50.00
85.00
85.00
85.00
85.00
85.00
75.00

$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 60.00
$
$
$
$
$

60.00
50.00
85.00
50.00
75.00

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WISE COUNTY (continued)
Subpoena ........................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Temp Protective Order–Delivered .... $ 50.00
All Writs ............................................ $ 85.00
Justice of the Peace/Small Claims Court Fees
All Citations....................................... $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
All Writs ............................................ $ 85.00
1. On Writs of Execution and Possession, all
time spent over 2 hours will be $30.00/hour
per deputy.
2. Fee for Subsequent Re-Issue of Papers (The
fee for each citation, notice or other paper
covered under this fee schedule shall be
assessed any time the citation, notice or other
paper is re-issued.)
3. Collection of fees on an Execution and Order
of Sale, when the same is made by a sale:
For the first $200.00, or less, shall be 10
percent; for over $200.00 and not exceeding
$1,000.00 shall be 7 percent; for each
$1,000.00 increment thereafter, but not
exceeding $5,000.00 will be 4 percent; all
sums over $5,000.00 will be 2 percent. One
half the rate on all sums collected will apply
if there is no sale.
Other Service Fees: None submitted.
Address: 200 Rook Ramsey Drive, Decatur, Texas
76234, phone 940-627-3351.
WOOD COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 75.00
Summons ........................................... $ 75.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 100.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 100.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 100.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 100.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 75.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 75.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 75.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Notices $20.00, Writ
of Execution $100.00, Writ of Restitution $100.00,
All Other Writs $100.00.
Address: Bill Skinner, Wood County Sheriff, P.O.
Box 307, Quitman, Texas 75783, phone
903-763-2201.
YOAKUM COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 50.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
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Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 50.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................ NP
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Notice $10.00,
Taking Bond $10.00, Jury Fee $10.00, Bill of Sale
$10.00.
Address: Yoakum County Sheriff, P.O. Box 189,
Plains, Texas 79355, phone 806-456-2721.
YOUNG COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas ......................................... $ 50.00
Summons........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment ........................... $ 65.00
Writ of Garnishment ......................... $ 65.00
Writ of Sequestration........................ $ 65.00
Orders of Sale ................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Possession ............................ $ 65.00
Forcible Detainer .............................. $ 65.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation....................... $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ....................... $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Posting Written Notices
$10.00, Jury Fee $5.00, Executing Deed $50.00,
Executing Bill of Sale $50.00.
Address: 516 4th Street, Room 104, Graham,
Texas 76450, phone 940-549-8432.
ZAPATA COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas .........................................
Summons...........................................
Writ of Attachment ...........................
Writ of Garnishment .........................
Writ of Sequestration........................
Orders of Sale ...................................
Writ of Possession ............................
Forcible Detainer ..............................
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation.......................
Justice Court Citation .......................
Justice Court Writ of Execution .......
(plus additional costs
associated with Writ)
All Other Courts’ Citations...............
Other Service Fees:
Writ of Restitution ............................
Citation by Posting ...........................

$ 60.00
$ 60.00
$ 100.00
$ 75.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 55.00
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
$ 85.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 25.00

ZAPATA COUNTY (continued)
Writ of Execution .............................. $ 100.00
(plus additional costs
associated with Writ)
Service of Citation by Publication .... $ 75.00
(plus costs of publication)
All Other Fees Not Included Above . $ 100.00
(plus additional costs
associated with Writ)
Address: Consuelo R. Villarreal, Zapata County
Clerk, P.O. Box 789, Zapata, Texas 78076, phone
956-765-9915.
ZAVALA COUNTY
Notices:
Subpoenas.......................................... $ 75.00
Summons ........................................... $ 50.00
Writ of Attachment............................ $ 50.00
Writ of Garnishment.......................... $ 50.00
Writ of Sequestration......................... $ 50.00
Orders of Sale .................................... $ 60.00
Writ of Possession ............................. $ 50.00
Forcible Detainer ............................... $ 50.00
Service Fees:
Small Claims Citation........................ $ 50.00
Justice Court Citation ........................ $ 50.00
All Other Courts’ Citations ............... $ 50.00
Other Service Fees: Citation $50.00, Distress
Warrant $50.00, Injunction $50.00, Notice $50.00,
Writ of Execution $50.00, Writ of Habeas Corpus
$50.00, Writ of Restitution $50.00, Temporary
Restraining Order $50.00, Temporary Protective
Order $50.00, Precept to Serve $50.00, Jury Fee
$15.00, Taking and Approving Bonds $20.00.
Address: Oralia G. Trevino, County Clerk, Zavala
County, Crystal City, Texas 78839, phone
830-374-2331.

N/A – Not Applicable
NP – Not Provided

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