Cross Mountain is a Bexar County, Texas, community where a process server can deliver citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate in ZIP codes 78255 and 78256. On Standard Service the attempt happens within 5 business days, while Rush Service brings it within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service brings it within 24 hours. Each job ends with a signed Return of Service by email. Cross Mountain, a Census-designated place of 3,944 people in 2020, is unincorporated and has no city government.
What a Process Server Costs in Cross Mountain: Three Flat Tiers
| Tier | Price | Attempt |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Service | $69 | within 5 business days |
| Rush Service | $119 | within 48 hours |
| 24-Hour Service | $169 | within 24 hours |
For a Texas state-court citation or summons, a $100 fee is added, since TRCP 103 limits who may serve one. Full details are on the pricing page, and Cross Mountain jobs go through the order form. Bexar County's constables and sheriff charge whatever the commissioners court sets under Local Government Code 118.131; a private server is another option.
Who May Serve Papers in Cross Mountain: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 allows a sheriff or constable, an adult 18 or older authorized by law or court order, or a process server certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to serve a citation; parties may not. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency for Cross Mountain, and only its deputies and Bexar County constables may serve an eviction citation.
Where Cross Mountain Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa Street, San Antonio, TX 78205, is about 18.7 miles away in San Antonio, the county seat. Bexar County justice courts hear claims up to $20,000 and evictions. For a Cross Mountain case, the precinct follows the address in dispute; the Bexar County justice court clerk can confirm it.
Eviction Notices in Cross Mountain: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A Cross Mountain landlord gives at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease sets another period. It may go by mail, inside the premises in a conspicuous place, by hand to a tenant 16 or older, or electronically by agreement. The sworn petition goes to the justice court of the property's precinct, and a sheriff or constable serves the citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Cross Mountain Defendants
A respondent is served in person or by registered or certified mail. If that fails, a Rule 106(b) motion with a sworn statement may win an order for substituted service by email or with an adult over 16. Default waits until proof has been on file ten days.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Cross Mountain
Legent Orthopedic + Spine, 5330 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX 78249, is about 6.4 miles away; Bandera Family Hospital, 8703 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250, about 8.8 miles; and Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio, 9522 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78240, about 9.3 miles. A custodian is owed $1 under a records subpoena. A witness is owed $10 per day.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Cross Mountain
Two ZIP codes, 78255 and 78256, cover Cross Mountain, which neighbors San Antonio, Scenic Oaks and Helotes.
Cross Mountain Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party may not serve process in Texas.
How is a company served?
Cross Mountain businesses are served through their registered agent at the registered office.