Bulverde is a Comal County city of 5,703 spread across 15.8 square miles and two ZIP codes, and the county seat of New Braunfels is about 19.2 miles away, so a process server in Bulverde, Texas often prepares papers for a distant courthouse. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served, with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours depending on tier, and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed afterward. Bulverde has its own police department.
Bulverde Pricing: Three Flat Tiers for a Process Server
Think of three lanes. The slow lane is Standard Service at $69; with the attempt within 5 business days. The middle lane is Rush Service at $119; with the attempt within 48 hours. The fast lane is 24-Hour Service at $169; with the attempt within 24 hours. The pricing page has the same list, and the order form is the entrance.
Comal County's sheriff and constables serve civil papers under fees set by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131). Private service is another route.
Who May Serve Papers in Bulverde: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 limits service to officers, adults 18 or older with a written court order, and servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. Parties and interested persons are out. The Rule 103 guide has more.
Where Bulverde Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
New Braunfels is the county seat, and the Comal County Courthouse is at 199 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130, about 19.2 miles from Bulverde. Justice court hears evictions and civil claims to $20,000. County court overlaps from $200 to $20,000; and a statutory county court may hear civil cases from $500 to $325,000. The justice precinct follows the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm it. See the Comal County hub.
Eviction Notices in Bulverde: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Bulverde landlord starts with a written notice to vacate. It must give three days or more unless the lease sets another period. Mail, hand delivery to a tenant 16 or older, placement inside the unit, and email under a written agreement are the delivery options. Weekend days count. A due date that is a holiday moves ahead. The sworn petition follows in justice court, with a sheriff or constable serving the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Bulverde Defendants
A divorce is filed in district court. A spouse is served in hand with the citation and petition or by certified mail, return receipt requested. If those fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion listing likely places and earlier tries may let the judge approve email, social media or papers left with an adult over 16. The Rule 106(b) guide gives the outline. Companies are served through registered agents. Default is premature until ten days after the return is filed.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Bulverde
Bulverde Police Department is the local agency. Hospitals in range: Methodist Hospital Stone Oak (1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX 78258, about 11.3 miles), South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital (18600 North Hardy Oak Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258, about 11.5 miles) and Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks (16088 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78232, about 13.1 miles). A witness is owed $10 per day and a custodian $1. See the subpoena guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Bulverde
Bulverde uses ZIPs 78070 and 78163. Neighbors listed: Fair Oaks Ranch, Hollywood Park and Garden Ridge.
Bulverde Process Server FAQ
May a party serve?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.
When can a default be taken?
Ten days after proof is filed.