From citations and petitions to subpoenas and notices to vacate, a process server in Scenic Oaks, Texas delivers papers for Bexar County cases, with an attempt within 5 business days, within 48 hours or within 24 hours by tier. A signed Return of Service follows by email. Scenic Oaks is a Census-designated place, an unincorporated community of 10,458 residents with no city government, sitting about 22.0 miles from the Bexar County Courthouse in San Antonio.
What a Process Server Costs in Scenic Oaks: Three Flat Tiers
Standard Service ($69) carries an attempt within 5 business days; Rush Service ($119), within 48 hours; 24-Hour Service ($169), within 24 hours. State-court citations and summonses in Texas cost an extra $100 because they may only be served by a sheriff, constable or certified process server. The pricing page shows the list, and Scenic Oaks orders start at the order form.
Bexar County's sheriff and constable fees are adopted annually by the commissioners court (Local Government Code 118.131); private service is a separate path.
Who May Serve Papers in Scenic Oaks: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Scenic Oaks has no police department; the Bexar County Sheriff's Office covers it. Rule 103 lets sheriff's deputies and Bexar County constables serve, and also any adult 18 or older authorized by law or written court order, and anyone certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A person who is a party, or interested in the result, may not serve. The certification guide has details.
Where Scenic Oaks Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
The Bexar County Courthouse is at 100 Dolorosa Street, San Antonio, TX 78205, in the county seat of San Antonio. Bexar County justice courts take claims up to $20,000 excluding interest, plus evictions, and are closed to divorce, slander, defamation, title to land and suits to enforce a lien on land. County courts share the range above $200 through $20,000. Statutory county courts share civil cases of $500 to $325,000 with the district court, excluding interest, damages, penalties, fees and costs.
The address in dispute fixes the justice precinct, regardless of the Census map, and the Bexar County justice court clerk can confirm it. More is on the Bexar County page.
Eviction Notices in Scenic Oaks: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
For eviction suits filed from January 1, 2026, Texas requires a written notice to vacate first: at least three days, unless a written lease or agreement sets another period, and a notice to pay rent or vacate may be used for nonpayment. The landlord can mail it, leave it inside in a conspicuous place, hand it to a tenant 16 or older, or send it electronically by written agreement. Weekends and holidays count toward the days; a deadline ending on one is pushed to the next business day.
A private server may deliver the notice. The citation in the justice court case may be served only by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office or a constable, and an alias citation is available if 5 business days pass without service.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for Scenic Oaks Defendants
Rule 106(a) service means the citation and petition delivered in person, or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. After failed tries, a Rule 106(b) motion supported by a sworn or penalty-of-perjury statement of the respondent's likely location and the attempts there can win an order to leave papers with anyone over 16 at that location, or to serve by email or social media. Without the order, papers may not be left with a relative or put on a door. See the Rule 106(b) guide.
For a Scenic Oaks business, deliver to the registered agent. Ten days must pass after the return is filed, not counting the filing and judgment days, before default.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near Scenic Oaks
Legent Orthopedic + Spine, 5330 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX 78249, is about 9.9 miles away. Bandera Family Hospital, 8703 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250, is about 12.5 miles, and Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio, 9522 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78240, about 12.8 miles. Requests for sheriff's records go to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
The witness is owed $10 for each day of attendance, tendered with the subpoena, and a custodian of records $1. See the witness fee guide.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Communities Around Scenic Oaks
Scenic Oaks uses ZIP codes 78006 and 78255. Cross Mountain, San Antonio and Fair Oaks Ranch are next to it.
Scenic Oaks Process Server FAQ
How is a company served?
Via the registered agent or a corporate officer, falling back on the Secretary of State.
What if the person avoids service?
Keep a log of attempts and move for a Rule 106(b) order.
Can I serve the papers myself?
No. A party to the case is not allowed to serve it.