On this page
- LVNV on the Petition, Resurgent in the Paperwork
- Bexar County's Four Justice Courts
- The Civil County Courts at Law
- The Civil District Courts
- Looking Up County and District Court Records
- Answer Deadlines
- What LVNV Must Prove, and the Age of the Debt
- Remote Appearances
- Free Help in Bexar County
- Collection Conduct and Separate Claims
- Defending an LVNV Case in Bexar County
- Sources
If LVNV Funding, LLC has sued you in Bexar County, the first practical question is which of the county's courts has the case. Bexar has only four justice courts, one per precinct, so a debt claim case is usually easy to place. Larger claims go to the civil county courts at law, which changed how they assign cases in July 2026, or to the civil district courts, which run on a central presiding docket. Each of those details affects when and how your case will be heard.
LVNV's role as account owner, its Texas bond, and how a Houston appeals court handled its records are covered in our guide to being sued by LVNV Funding in Texas. The servicer, Resurgent Capital Services, has its own guide. Bexar County's courts and resources in general are on our San Antonio debt defense page.
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LVNV on the Petition, Resurgent in the Paperwork
LVNV's website says it outsources the management of its accounts to Resurgent Capital Services and directs all inquiries to Resurgent. That is why the collection letters you received may say Resurgent, or a collection agency working for Resurgent, while the caption of the lawsuit says "LVNV Funding, LLC, Plaintiff." The affidavit attached to the petition may be signed by someone describing LVNV's records as servicer or custodian. The plaintiff is the one that must prove ownership, so check that the name in the caption matches the company the sale documents show as the final owner.
The last page of the petition identifies the attorney who filed it, with a State Bar number and usually a firm name. That lawyer is LVNV's representative in the case. Our collection law firm guides describe many firms that file debt suits in Texas.
Bexar County's Four Justice Courts
A debt claim of up to $20,000 can be heard in justice court (Gov't Code § 27.031). Bexar County lists one judge (Place 1) in each of four precincts, open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays:
- Precinct 1: (210) 335-4500
- Precinct 2: (210) 335-4800
- Precinct 3: (210) 335-4700
- Precinct 4 (Converse): (210) 335-4900
The county's civil cases page describes a debt claim case as one brought by an assignee of a claim, a debt collector, a financial institution or a lender, governed by Rules 500–507 and 508, with Rule 508 controlling in a conflict. As an assignee, LVNV's petition must list the original creditor, the account details, the assignment date and the prior holders (Rule 508.2).
We did not find an online case search for Bexar County justice court civil cases on the county's website. To confirm an LVNV case in justice court, call the precinct named on your citation, using the number above or on the county's site, and give the cause number. The county also posts self-help packets and the justice court rules.
The Civil County Courts at Law
LVNV claims over $20,000, and smaller ones filed there, may be in the civil county courts at law. The pages of County Court 3 and County Court 10, both in the basement of the Bexar County Courthouse at 100 Dolorosa, carry a notice to civil litigants with two points that matter to anyone defending a case there:
- Effective July 1, 2026, the civil county courts no longer operate under a monthly presiding docket. Cases filed in County Court 3 or County Court 10 remain in that court through disposition unless transferred for good cause.
- Motions for summary judgment are set by submission, without an oral hearing, unless a party requests a hearing.
The second point is easy to miss. A submission date means the judge may decide the motion on the papers, so a written response has to be on file on time. For motions filed on or after March 1, 2026, that response is due 21 days after the motion is filed (Rule 166a); see our update on the new deadline. Civil questions go to Civil Central Filing at (210) 335-2231, 100 Dolorosa, Suite 104, and the court pages state that fax filings are not accepted.
The Civil District Courts
Bexar County's civil district courts use a Presiding Court that rotates among the judges. Its page sets an 8:30 a.m. docket for matters that don't require witnesses, which it lists as including discovery hearings and summary judgments, and a 9:00 a.m. docket for matters needing witnesses, such as non-jury trials. It also states that orders must be e-filed, not emailed. The county's Local Rules govern how settings are obtained.
Looking Up County and District Court Records
Bexar County's Justice Information Portal consolidated the older court records search. The portal says registration is not required for public data, and it points to the District Clerk and the County Clerk for obtaining case records. The District Clerk also posts civil dockets online. Searching by the cause number on your citation is the most reliable method.
Answer Deadlines
- Justice court: a written answer by the end of the 14th day after service (Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 502.5).
- County court at law or district court: by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday after 20 days from service (Rule 99(b)).
Use our answer deadline calculator, and file through eFileTexas.gov or as your court allows. A call to Resurgent does not extend the deadline.
What LVNV Must Prove, and the Age of the Debt
LVNV must prove the original account, the default, the amount after all credits, and that it owns the account and how it acquired it (Rule 508.3 in justice court; the same questions arise through the evidence rules in county and district court). Its records generally come through business records affidavits under Texas Rules of Evidence 803(6) and 902(10). Texas generally allows four years to sue on a debt (Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.004), and Finance Code § 392.307 bars a debt buyer from suing on consumer debt after that period. See when does the four-year clock start? and what is a verified sworn denial?
Remote Appearances
We didn't find a posted Zoom policy for the Bexar County justice courts. Rule 500.10 lets a justice court allow or require remote appearances, and the notice of your setting should say how to appear. The Bexar County Law Library lists computers for Zoom hearings among its services. For county and district courts, Rule 21d makes in-person appearance the default unless the notice says otherwise.
Free Help in Bexar County
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid lists Bexar County among the counties it serves. The county's Dispute Resolution Center offers free mediation to residents; if you're considering it, talk to a lawyer first about any defenses.
Collection Conduct and Separate Claims
The FDCPA bars a debt collector from misrepresenting the character, amount or legal status of a debt (15 U.S.C. § 1692e), and once it knows you have a lawyer it generally must contact the lawyer (§ 1692c(a)(2)). The Texas Debt Collection Act adds state protections. If LVNV, Resurgent or a firm working for them violates those laws, we bring the claim as a separate federal lawsuit, not as a counterclaim in the Bexar County case, and as a separate service from your debt defense. See our Texas FDCPA attorneys page.
Defending an LVNV Case in Bexar County
We confirm the case with the right court, file your answer, track whether a summary judgment motion has been set by submission, ask for LVNV's chain of sale documents and the original account records, and check limitations. If a settlement is the better option, we negotiate it in writing. Most of our work is by phone, email and e-filing, in English or Spanish, and our phones are answered seven days a week.
Debt defense is a flat fee based on the amount of the suit, starting at $400, with payment plans available:
| Amount of the Lawsuit | Our Flat Legal Fee | Payment Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $1,000 | $400 | Up to 2 months |
| $1,001 – $3,000 | $500 | Up to 2 months |
| $3,001 – $5,000 | $750 | Up to 3 months |
| $5,001 – $7,500 | $1,000 | Up to 4 months |
| $7,501 – $10,000 | $1,250 | Up to 6 months |
| $10,001 – $12,500 | $1,500 | Up to 6 months |
| $12,501 – $15,000 | $1,750 | Up to 6 months |
| $15,001 – $20,000 | $2,000 | Up to 6 months |
| Over $20,000 | Call for Pricing | |
Texas Debt Law is not affiliated with LVNV Funding, Resurgent Capital Services or Bexar County. Call or text for a free case review, or learn more about our Texas debt defense attorneys.
Sources
- Bexar County, Justice of the Peace Courts (precincts, phones, hours)
- Bexar County, Justice Court Civil Cases (debt claim cases)
- Bexar County, Self-Help Packets
- Bexar County Court 3 (civil assignment change, summary judgment by submission)
- Bexar County Court 10 (civil assignment change, summary judgment by submission)
- Bexar County Civil District Courts, Presiding Court (dockets, e-filed orders)
- Bexar County, Justice Information Portal
- LVNV Funding, official website (Resurgent servicing)
- Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Rules 21d, 99, 166a, 500.10, 502.5, 508)
- Texas Rules of Evidence (Rules 803(6), 902(10))
- Texas Finance Code ch. 392 (§ 392.307)
- Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code ch. 16 (§ 16.004)
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692–1692p
General information, not legal advice for your case.