County fee schedule · TX · FIPS 48029
Bexar County, TX court filing fees
All fees on this page verified July 20, 2026. Next scheduled sweep: January.
Texas sets court fees county by county, so a rate sheet from the next county over does not transfer. Bexar County has 17 court fee line items on file, each cited to its issuing court and verified July 20, 2026.
County Court
Plaintiff's Original Petition (new civil suit)county rate
$350eff. January 1, 2026Cross/counter actionscounty rate
$80eff. January 1, 2026Motion for new trialcounty rate
$80eff. January 1, 2026Justice of the Peace appealcounty rate
$350eff. January 1, 2026Garnishment before judgmentcounty rate
$350eff. January 1, 2026All other service not listedcounty rate
$92eff. January 1, 2026Citation service by posting at courthouse doorcounty rate
$47eff. January 1, 2026Writ of execution servicecounty rate
$282eff. January 1, 2026Writ of possession servicecounty rate
$282eff. January 1, 2026Subpoena servicecounty rate
$92eff. January 1, 2026Citation issuancecounty rate
$8eff. January 1, 2026Copies (per page)county rate
$1eff. January 1, 2026Certification and seal (per document)county rate
$5eff. January 1, 2026Exemplified copiescounty rate
$5eff. January 1, 2026Record searchcounty rate
$5eff. January 1, 2026Jury feecounty rate
$5eff. January 1, 2026Abstract of judgmentcounty rate
$8eff. January 1, 2026
Source: Bexar County Clerk, Civil Central Filing Office Fee Schedule, eff. 2026-01-01, verified July 20, 2026.
Source: Bexar County Sheriff's Office, Civil Process Fee Schedule 2026 (Loc. Gov't Code §118.131), verified July 20, 2026.
Filing logistics
- E-filing:
- mandatory for most civil filings
- Small-claims limit:
- $20,000
- Notes
- New civil suits must be e-filed through a state-approved provider; the District Clerk accepts over-the-counter filings only in emergencies or from filers not represented by an attorney.
The fee landscape in Bexar County
Texas is one of the minority of states with no consolidated statewide fee schedule for these courts. Bexar County publishes its own figures, which is why this page cites Bexar County sources rather than a state master document.
Filing in Bexar County means the e-filing system checks your fee before a human sees the pleading. The envelope either clears or bounces, and a bounce with a deadline running is the expensive kind.
We have not yet observed a fee change in Bexar County since coverage began. That is a statement about our observation window, not a prediction. Each figure still carries its verification date of July 20, 2026.
Common questions
What is the civil filing fee in Bexar County?
The fee table above lists Bexar County's 17 fee line items by court type, each verified July 20, 2026 and cited to the issuing court.
Do different courts in Bexar County charge different filing fees?
Yes. Each court type on this page carries its own line items, and the table separates them so the figure you advance matches the court you file in.
What does service of process cost in Bexar County?
Sheriff or constable service in Bexar County is $92 per the schedule cited above, verified July 20, 2026. Private process servers set their own rates, so compare before you advance the officer fee.
How often do court fees change in Bexar County?
Texas Local Government Code §118.131 lets every county reset civil process fees effective January 1, so Bexar County's figures can move each new year. Every fee here carries the date we last verified it, and the change log records each movement we catch.
What happens if a filing arrives with the wrong fee?
Clerks reject it or hold it until the correct amount arrives, and on e-filed cases the rejection resets your place in line. Court fee schedules change, which is why each figure on this page shows its verification date rather than a promise that nothing has moved.
Where do these figures come from?
Each fee section cites its issuing authority and links the source document, and the page header shows the date we last verified against it: July 20, 2026 for this page. The fee the clerk charges controls. If you find a discrepancy, use the report link on the row and we will verify within 2 business days.
Is e-filing required in Bexar County?
E-filing is mandatory for most civil filings in Bexar County. The filing system collects the fee electronically, and an incorrect amount is a named rejection reason.
Working notes for filers
Verify before advancing fees
If you advance filing or service fees for clients, check the figure against this page's verification date of July 20, 2026 and the linked source before cutting the check. A schedule that moved since your rate sheet was printed is the classic rejection.
Rejection-proof the fee line
Incorrect fee amount is a named rejection reason in court e-filing systems. Match the fee to the exact case type and court, include mandatory add-ons, and keep the source document handy so a clerk question gets a same-day answer.
Re-check every January
Texas counties may reset civil process fees each January 1 under §118.131. Re-verify Bexar County's figures at the turn of the year before advancing fees on the old schedule.
Multi-county practice hygiene
Keep one dated rate sheet per county you serve, not one blended sheet. Bexar County's figures on this page are dated July 20, 2026. When a neighboring county's page shows a different verification date, treat the older one with more suspicion.
Working from a spreadsheet
If your route sheets or billing live in a spreadsheet, carry the verification date and source URL as columns next to each fee. A figure without its date is a liability six months later. The pro plan exports this page's data as CSV with both columns included.
Billing advanced fees back
When you advance a court fee for a client, invoice the exact figure with the court's name and the effective date. Disputes over pass-through costs disappear when the line item cites its schedule.
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Fees are compiled from the cited official schedules and carry the date we last verified each source. The fee the clerk charges controls. ClerkFees is not affiliated with any court and does not provide legal advice.