Texas’ sex offender law took effect in 1991. The law requires convicted sex offenders in Texas to register with a local law enforcement authority in the state. Failure to comply may lead to felony prosecution.
Aside from registration, sex offenders in Texas must report from time to time to verify their registered information. Sex offenders in the state must report any changes to their registered information to the local authorities within 48 hours.
Texas sex offender law protects the residents of the state from sex crime recidivism. The law makes sure residents get a notification whenever a sex offender moves into their neighborhood.
Texas Department of Public Safety is in charge of the state’s sex offender registry. The department collects information on offenders from local law enforcement agents in the state.
TXDPS stores this information in a database that is accessible to the public. You can access this data through the Texas Public Sex Offender Registry available on TXDPS website.
In Texas, all local law enforcement agencies manage their sex offender registry. This registry contains information of sex offenders registered with the agency. This information is available to the public. Most local law enforcement agencies run their websitewhich is accessible to the public. Residents can also get notifications on offenders from other outlets like the newspapers.
TX. CRIM. PRO. ART. 62.051 (West 2008)
(c) The registration form shall require:
Community Notification and Websites
TX. CRIM. PRO. ART. 62.056 (West 2008)
(d) On receipt of notice under this chapter that a person subject to registration under this chapter is required to register or verify registration with a local law enforcement authority and has been assigned a numeric risk level of three, the local law enforcement authority may provide notice to the public in any manner determined appropriate by the local law enforcement authority, including:
The local law enforcement authority may include in the notice only information that is public information under this chapter.
Limitations on Residency or Employment
None
TX. CRIM. PRO. ART. 62.101 (West 2008)
(5)(b) 10 years for offenders not subject to lifetime registration.
Life for persons with a reportable conviction for:
Within 7 days of arriving at the intended residence or 7 days of changing address (for reportable convictions between 9/1/91-8/31/95); 7 days before the intended move (for reportable convictions after 9/1/95)
Yes, if the reportable conviction is after 9/1/95 and offender is on supervision; yes, if the offender is not on Supervision and conviction state has mandatory post discharge registration requirement
Yes, for reportable convictions after 9/1/95
First failure to comply Class A misdemeanor; second failure third-degree felony; a revocable offense for reportable convictions after 9/1/9
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