Lake Medina Shores, Texas is an unincorporated Bandera County community, and a process server there delivers citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate on the schedule you choose. Standard Service gives you an attempt at the lake address within 5 business days. Rush Service means within 48 hours. 24-Hour Service means within 24 hours. In each case, a signed Return of Service reaches you by email after delivery. The Census Bureau lists Lake Medina Shores as a Census-designated place of 1,110 people; it has no city government, and the Bandera County Sheriff's Office polices it.
What a Process Server Costs in Lake Medina Shores: Three Flat Tiers
The cheapest tier, Standard, is $69. Rush is $119 and the 24-Hour tier is $169. If you are serving a Texas state-court citation or summons, add the $100 fee for that document. The pricing page explains it and the order form takes it. Bandera County constables and the sheriff charge fees the commissioners court fixes under Local Government Code 118.131.
Who May Serve Papers in Lake Medina Shores: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 sets out who may deliver process: a sheriff or constable; an adult authorized by statute or by written order; or someone certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A plaintiff cannot hand papers to the defendant personally, since parties are barred.
Where Lake Medina Shores Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Bandera, TX 78003, is about 7.8 miles away in the county seat. The Bandera County justice court decides evictions and civil claims of $20,000 or less. For claims above $200 the county court can hear the same disputes up to that cap. Divorces go to the district court. Precinct depends on the disputed address; confirm it with the justice court clerk.
Eviction Notices in Lake Medina Shores: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
Lake homes rented under a lease still need at least three days' written notice to vacate unless the lease sets a different period. The landlord may mail it, hand it to a tenant 16 or older, or leave it in a conspicuous place inside. The case then goes to the justice court on a sworn petition, and only the Bandera County Sheriff's Office or a constable may serve its citation.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Lake Medina Shores Defendants
A divorce respondent is served by personal delivery or certified mail. When repeated tries fail, a sworn Rule 106(b) motion may lead to an order permitting delivery to an adult at the residence or by email or social media. Business defendants are served through a registered agent.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Lake Medina Shores
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center, 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX 78251, and Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, 3011 W Loop 1604 N, San Antonio, TX 78251, are each about 22.5 miles away; Medina Regional Hospital, 3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX 78861, is about 22.6 miles. Witnesses are paid $10 for each day of attendance, and a records custodian $1 (fee guide).
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Lake Medina Shores
ZIP code 78003 covers Lake Medina Shores. Lakehills, Boerne and Helotes are nearby; the Bandera County page has more.
Lake Medina Shores Process Server FAQ
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. Rule 103 does not allow parties to serve.
How soon after service can a default judgment be taken?
Not until proof of service has been on file for ten days, leaving out the filing day and the judgment day.
What if the person avoids service?
Ask for a Rule 106(b) order after documenting each attempt.