Texas Sex Offenders

TX. CRIM. PRO. ART. 62.051 (West 2008)

(c) The registration form shall require:

1. The person's full name, each alias, date of birth, sex, race, height, weight, eye color, hair color, social security number, driver's license number, shoe size, and home address;

2. A recent color photograph or, if possible, an electronic digital image of the person and a complete set of the person's fingerprints;

3. The type of offense the person was convicted of, the age of the victim, the date of conviction, and the punishment received;

4. An indication as to whether the person is discharged, paroled, or released on juvenile probation, community supervision, or mandatory supervision;

5. An indication of each license, as defined by Article 62.005(g), that is held or sought by the person;

6. An indication as to whether the person is or will be employed, carrying on a vocation, or a student at a particular public or private institution of higher education in this state or another state, and the name and address of that institution; and (7) any other information required by the department.

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:

• Publishing notice in a newspaper or other periodical or

• Circular in circulation in the area where the person intends to reside,

• Holding a neighborhood meeting,

• Posting notices in the area where the person intends to reside,

• Distributing printed notices to area residents, or

• Establishing a specialized local website.

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

Duration of Registration

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:

• A sexually violent offense;

• Prohibited sexual conduct;

• Compelling prostitution;

• Possession or promotion of child pornography;

• Indecency with a child, if the person has prior or subsequent convictions for a registrable offense;

• Unlawful restraint, kidnapping or aggravated kidnapping of a victim under 17 and the offender has prior or subsequent convictions for a registrable offense;

• Child pornography is depicting a minor.

Timeframe for Registration

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)

Applies to Offenders Convicted in another State?

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

Verification of Address

Yes, for reportable convictions after 9/1/95

Penalties for Non-Compliance

First failure to comply Class A misdemeanor; second failure third-degree felony; a revocable offense for reportable convictions after 9/1/9