A process server in St. Hedwig, Texas, a Bexar County town of 2,225 spread over a very large 29.6 square miles with two ZIP codes, works about 17.3 miles from the Bexar County Courthouse in San Antonio. Citations, petitions, subpoenas and notices to vacate can be served at Standard for $69 (attempt within 5 business days), Rush for $119 (within 48 hours) or 24-Hour for $169 (within 24 hours), and a signed Rule 107 Return of Service reaches you by email.
What a Process Server Costs in St. Hedwig: Three Flat Tiers
Because St. Hedwig covers so much ground, it matters that the tiers are flat. Standard at $69 allows up to five business days before an attempt. Rush at $119 allows 48 hours. 24-Hour at $169 allows 24 hours. The pricing page shows all three, and /order opens a request. The Bexar County commissioners court sets the fees of the sheriff and constables (Local Gov't Code 118.131).
Who May Serve Papers in St. Hedwig: Certified Servers, Constables and Court Orders
Rule 103 names three kinds of server: sheriffs and constables, adults 18 or older who hold a written court order, and process servers certified by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission. A party to the lawsuit, or anyone else with a stake in it, may not.
Where St. Hedwig Cases Are Filed: Justice Court, County Court and District Court
Filings for St. Hedwig cases go to the Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa Street in San Antonio, about 17.3 miles away. Justice courts there take evictions and civil claims up to $20,000. County courts can hear claims above $200 and statutory county courts reach $325,000. The address in dispute fixes the precinct, and the county's justice court clerk can confirm which one applies. The Bexar County hub has more.
Eviction Notices in St. Hedwig: Notice to Vacate and the Justice Court Case
A landlord in St. Hedwig starts with a written notice to vacate. Three days is the minimum unless a lease sets another period. The notice may be mailed, left inside the premises in a conspicuous place, or handed to a tenant 16 or older, and a private server can do the handing. The court's eviction citation then goes to a sheriff or constable.
Divorce Papers, Citations and Substituted Service for St. Hedwig Defendants
A citation and petition are meant to reach the defendant in person or by return-receipt mail. If a St. Hedwig defendant cannot be found, a plaintiff can file a sworn Rule 106(b) motion describing likely locations and past attempts, and the judge may approve another method. Companies take service through registered agents. A default has to wait until the return has been on file for ten days in Bexar County courts.
Subpoena Service, Witness Fees and Records Near St. Hedwig
Three San Antonio hospitals are on file. Texas Center for Infectious Disease, 2303 SE Military Dr P O Box 23340, is about 15.7 miles from St. Hedwig. Baptist Medical Center, 111 Dallas Street, is about 17.2 miles, and Children's Hospital of San Antonio, 333 N Santa Rosa St, about 17.5 miles. A subpoenaed witness is owed $10 for each day, and a records custodian $1.
ZIP Codes and Neighboring Cities Around St. Hedwig
St. Hedwig uses ZIP codes 78101 and 78152. La Vernia, China Grove and Converse are neighbors.
St. Hedwig Process Server FAQ
May I serve my own papers?
No.
How is a company served?
Through its registered agent.