Eviction in Bexar County (San Antonio), Texas
Where eviction cases are filed in Bexar County (San Antonio), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Bexar County (San Antonio)
- Eviction court
- Bexar County Justice of the Peace Courts (4 precincts) — Justice of the Peace court Court page
- Filing fee
- $54 filing + $117 constable service per person served; writ of possession $5 filing + $282 service Bexar County Justice of the Peace Courts - Filing Fees (2026)
- Notice before filing (state law)
- At least 3 days' written notice to vacate before filing, unless the written lease provides a shorter or longer period. For a tenant evicted solely for nonpayment who was not delinquent before the month of the notice, the notice must be a notice to pay rent or vacate. Texas rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $1,426/month HUD
- Renter households
- 309,018 (41% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in Bexar County (San Antonio)
Eviction cases in Bexar County (San Antonio) are heard by the Bexar County Justice of the Peace Courts (4 precincts) (Justice of the Peace court).
- Precinct 1, Place 1 — 3505 Pleasanton Rd., San Antonio, TX 78221 · website
- Precinct 2, Place 1 — 7723 Guilbeau Rd, Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78250 · website
- Precinct 3, Place 1 — 320 Interpark Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78216 · website
- Precinct 4, Place 1 — 8794 East Loop 1604 North #2, Converse, TX 78109 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Self-help center
File in the JP precinct where the property is located (use the county's Find Your Precinct page, https://www.bexar.org/2231/). Courts open Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PM.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Bexar County (San Antonio)
$54 filing + $117 constable service per person served; writ of possession $5 filing + $282 service
Service fees are multiplied by the number of persons served; non-constable agencies may charge differently. The page notes new civil process fees effective January 1, 2027.
Source: Bexar County Justice of the Peace Courts - Filing Fees (2026)
The Texas eviction process
Texas state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Bexar County (San Antonio):
- Written notice to vacate (at least 3 days unless lease says otherwise; pay-or-vacate form for first-time nonpayment) delivered by a method in Sec. 24.005(f-3)
- File sworn petition in justice court; landlord may include a sworn motion for summary disposition (Sec. 24.00505, 24.005106)
- Sheriff/constable must make a diligent effort to serve citation within 5 business days of filing; otherwise landlord may use another trained officer (Sec. 24.0051(f))
- Tenant may file a response to a summary disposition motion no later than the 4th day after service; trial is set 10-21 days after filing and not earlier than 4 days after service (Sec. 24.0051(g), 24.005106)
- Judgment; appeal to county court by bond, cash deposit, or statement of inability within 5 days after judgment is signed (Sec. 24.005107)
- Writ of possession may not issue before the 6th day after judgment (absent possession bond); officer serves it within 5 business days, posts a 24-hour warning, then executes (Sec. 24.0061)
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Rent in Bexar County (San Antonio)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,077 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,177 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,426 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,132 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Bexar County (San Antonio): $1,354/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure is governed by state law (Tex. Prop. Code ch. 24 and Tex. R. Civ. P. 510). City rules, if any, are on city pages.
Eviction help in Bexar County (San Antonio)
Free legal help
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) — San Antonio office, 9501 Console Dr.; apply by phone (956) 996-8752.
City rules in Bexar County (San Antonio)
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Frequently asked questions
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.