Balcones Heights is a Bexar County city of 2,744 on 0.7 square miles with two ZIP codes, about 5.7 miles from the Bexar County Courthouse, and a process server in Balcones Heights, Texas covers papers heading for San Antonio's courts. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served at Standard for $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush for $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour for $169 (within 24 hours), with a signed Rule 107 Return of Service by email.
What a Process Server Costs in Balcones Heights: Three Flat Tiers
Standard is $69. Rush is $119. 24-Hour is $169. The tier you choose sets the window for the attempt: five business days, 48 hours or 24 hours. Both options are on the pricing page, and a request starts at /order. The commissioners court of Bexar County decides what the sheriff and constables charge (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in Balcones Heights: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 lets a sheriff or constable serve, as well as an adult at least 18 who is named in a written court order and a person certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party, or someone else interested in the suit, may not.
Where Balcones Heights Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa Street, San Antonio, is about 5.7 miles from Balcones Heights, and San Antonio is the county seat. Bexar County justice courts take evictions along with civil claims up to $20,000. County courts overlap for claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. For the precinct, it is the address in dispute that matters, and the justice court clerk can confirm which one. Visit the Bexar County hub.
Eviction Notices in Balcones Heights: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Balcones Heights landlords need to send written notice to vacate ahead of a suit, at least three days unless a lease gives another period. Mailing, leaving it inside in a conspicuous place, and hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older all count, and a private server can deliver. The eviction citation goes to a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Balcones Heights Defendants
Citation and petition are delivered to the defendant in person or by return-receipt mail. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion may win approval for another method. Registered agents accept papers for companies. No default is available until ten days after the return was filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Balcones Heights
The Medical Center area is close: UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research Ho, 8311 Ewing Halsell Dr, about 1.6 miles; Methodist Hospital, 7700 Floyd Curl Dr, about 1.9 miles; and University Health System, 4502 Medical Dr, about 2.0 miles. Subpoenaed witnesses are owed $10 per day and records custodians are owed $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Balcones Heights
Balcones Heights uses ZIP codes 78201 and 78213. San Antonio, Castle Hills and Olmos Park are neighbors.
Balcones Heights Process Server FAQ
Can I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.