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Constable Adan Ballesteros and Travis County Constable Precinct 2 would like to offer our services to serve any papers you may have in Travis, Williamson or contiguous counties.

What services do we offer?

  • Diligent and speedy service
  • Effective communication
  • Courteous, professional, skilled officers
  • Ethical conduct and accountability
  • Excellent research in finding defendant at no charge, if addresses are bad
  • Special care for your process

Our officers are Civil Proficient Certified, and we do all in our power to ensure a harmonious outcome.

The kind of work we do is Civil Process for Citations, Subpoenas, Summons, Evictions, and Writs which includes Executions, Garnishments, Re-Entries, Order of Sales, Sequestrations, Possessions, Protective Orders, Injunctions, Temporary Restraining Orders, Attachments, Distress Warrants, Peace Bonds, Bill of Sales and Deeds. Our fee schedule is available below.

Do not hesitate to contact our office if we can answer any questions or be of further assistance.

Fee Schedule

Schedule of fees to be charged for services by the offices of the Constables and Sheriff of Travis County.
These fees are set by the Travis County, Texas Commissioners Court.

(†) Fees listed above apply to both successful and unsuccessful service attempts.(*) County Commission due based on percent of monies collected is 10% of 1st $20,000; and 4% of amounts greater than $20,000.(‡) For Writs and Orders served which exceed two hours, an additional fee of $55/hour/deputy is required to perform service. Additionally, mileage will be added set by the IRS at the business standard mileage rate for an officer to perform service and to return from performing that service.Other fees: Issuance, renewal or reinstatement of Alarm Permit: Residential, $50.00; Commercial, $110.00. Response to false alarm, if more than five false alarms have occurred within the preceding 12-month 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. Approved by Travis County Commissioners Court on August 1, 2023.

Effective January 1, 2024
Citation (County and District Court) $85.00
Citation (Small Claims and Justice Court) $85.00
Citation (Probate, by posting) $85.00
Subpoena (Civil) $85.00
Summons (Civil) $85.00
Forcible Detainer $85.00
Injunction $120.00
Turnover Order‡ $120.00
Writ of Execution*‡ $240.00
Order of Sale*‡ $240.00
Temporary Restraining Order $120.00
Writ of Possession‡ $175.00
Protective Order (to be charged to respondent) $155.00
Writ of Attachment‡ $170.00
Writ of Sequestration‡ $170.00
Writ of Garnishment‡ $125.00
Distress Warrant $225.00
Writ of Re-Entry‡ $175.00
Civil Show Cause Order $85.00
Other Writs‡ $125.00
Mental/Alcohol/Drug Commitment $17.00
Peace Bond $17.00
Posting Written Notice (each) $65.00
Taking and Approving Bond $40.00
Executing a Deed $40.00
Executing a Bill of Sale $40.00
Criminal Record/Warrant Letter $17.00

Contact Us

Criminal Division:
512-854-9697

Civil Division:
(512) 854-9697

Warrants Division:

To pay a Warrant call:
Phone: (512) 854-4515
Warrant Payments

TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $9.12.