Converse is a Bexar County city of 27,709 people packed into 9.4 square miles, and a process server in Converse, Texas typically sends papers toward the courthouse in San Antonio. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices can be delivered at three speeds. Standard Service gives an attempt within 5 business days. Rush Service gives one within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service gives one within 24 hours. A signed Rule 107 Return of Service is emailed to the customer afterward. The nearest hospitals listed are in San Antonio, more than 11 miles off.
What a Process Server Costs in Converse: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service costs $69. Rush Service costs $119. 24-Hour Service costs $169. The pricing page and the order form list these prices, and nothing extra is added. Bexar County's constables and sheriff may serve as well, with fees set by the commissioners court under Local Government Code 118.131. Private service is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Converse: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
The Rule 103 checklist is three items long. Is the server a sheriff, constable or other officer authorized by law? Is the server an adult 18 or older named in a written court order? Is the server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission? One yes is enough, unless the server is a party or has a stake in the outcome. The guide on certification has details.
Where Converse Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
San Antonio is the Bexar County seat. The Bexar County Courthouse is at 100 Dolorosa Street, San Antonio, TX 78205, about 12.9 miles from Converse in a straight line. Civil claims up to $20,000 (excluding interest) and evictions go to justice court, though divorces do not. County courts take claims over $200 up to $20,000 and statutory county courts and district courts overlap for civil cases over $500 up to $325,000. The precinct depends on the address in dispute, and the justice court clerk can confirm which one applies. The Bexar County page adds more.
Eviction Notices in Converse: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
In Converse, a landlord who wants a tenant out sends a written notice to vacate first, giving at least three days unless the lease or agreement sets a different period. The notice can go by mail, inside the premises in a conspicuous place, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically if agreed in writing. All days count, weekends and holidays included, with a last day on one rolling forward. Then the landlord files a sworn petition in justice court. A private server may deliver the notice, but only a sheriff or constable may serve the eviction citation, and an alias citation is possible after 5 business days.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Converse Defendants
The citation in a divorce is delivered personally or sent by registered or certified mail with return receipt. A defendant who is hard to find can be served another way only if the court allows it under Rule 106(b), after a motion with a sworn statement listing likely locations and the attempts made. Approved methods may include leaving papers with someone older than 16, or email and social media. For businesses, the registered agent comes first, then a corporation's president or vice president, then the Secretary of State. No default judgment until proof of service has been on file ten days. The 106(b) guide explains it.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Converse
Converse Police Department serves the city. Hospitals in range are all in San Antonio: Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks, 16088 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78232 (about 11.4 miles), Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, 1139 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258 (about 12.4 miles), and South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital, 18600 North Hardy Oak Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258 (about 12.5 miles). A subpoena is served by delivering a copy to the witness and tendering any fee required: $10 per day of attendance from the summoning party and $1 for a records custodian. A nonparty documents subpoena needs 10 days' notice to all parties before service. See the fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around Converse
Converse uses ZIP code 78109. Neighbors: Universal City, San Antonio, Schertz and Live Oak.
Converse Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No, since Rule 103 bars a party.
Can papers be taped to a door?
Only under a court order. See services and the FAQ.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Ten days after proof of service is on file, not counting filing and judgment days.