Odessa Sex Offender Registry

Odessa, Texas maintains sex offender registration records through the Odessa Police Department and the statewide Texas DPS registry. If you want to find registered sex offenders in Odessa or learn how the registration process works in Ector County, this page covers the key offices, search tools, and legal requirements you need to know.

Odessa Police Department Sex Offender Compliance

The Odessa Police Department is the primary registration authority for sex offenders who live within Odessa city limits. The department runs a dedicated Sex Offender Compliance program with a specific phone line and assigned investigators to handle registration matters. If you live in Odessa and are required to register, or if you have questions about a local offender's registration status, OPD is the right place to start.

The Sex Offender Compliance unit can be reached at 432-335-4986. There is also an investigator line at 432-335-4931 for matters that require more direct follow-up. You can reach the unit by email at odessaPDRSO@odessa-tx.gov. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM and again from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the OPD front desk. Walk-ins outside those windows may not be processed the same day, so calling ahead is a good idea.

The department handles all initial registrations, address verifications, and compliance checks for offenders living inside city limits. Officers confirm identity, collect required documentation, and report updates to the Texas DPS. This keeps the statewide registry current for anyone doing a public search.

You can find more about OPD programs and contacts at the Odessa Police Sex Offender Compliance page on the city's official website.

Ector County Sheriff's Office

Sex offenders who live in unincorporated parts of Ector County, outside Odessa city limits, register with the Ector County Sheriff's Office instead of the police department. The CID Lieutenant at the Sheriff's Office handles initial registrations for these residents. If you are not sure whether a specific address falls inside city limits or in unincorporated Ector County, the Sheriff's Office can help clarify that.

Both offices feed their data into the Texas DPS statewide registry, so a public search at sor.dps.texas.gov will return offenders registered with either agency. The county and city work together on compliance checks and share information about registrants who move between jurisdictions.

Note: If an offender moves from an unincorporated area into Odessa city limits, they must re-register with the Odessa Police Department within seven days of the move.

Search Odessa Sex Offenders Online

The Texas Department of Public Safety runs the official public sex offender registry at sor.dps.texas.gov. You can search by name, zip code, or address. The registry covers all of Odessa and the surrounding Ector County area. Results include the offender's current address, photo, date of birth, and the offense they were convicted of.

The DPS registry also lets you sign up for community notification alerts. This is a free service. You enter your address or zip code and get email alerts when a registered sex offender moves into the area you specify. Many Odessa residents use this to stay aware of new registrations near their home or their child's school.

Searches are free and no account is required. The data is updated as registration authorities report changes, so the registry reflects the most current information available on file.

Registration Requirements in Odessa

Texas sex offender registration is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law applies to anyone convicted of a qualifying sexual offense in Texas or any other state. Moving to Odessa does not change an out-of-state registrant's obligations. They must still register locally within seven days of arrival.

At registration, the Odessa Police Department collects the offender's full legal name and all aliases, current home address, phone number, date of birth, physical description, and vehicle information. Employer name and address must also be provided if the person is working. Some registrants must submit a DNA sample and a current photograph.

After initial registration, offenders must verify their information on a regular schedule. High-risk offenders check in every 90 days. Others must verify at least once per year. Any change in address, employment, or other registered details must be reported within seven days. Failure to register or to update registration is a felony under Texas law.

• Register within 7 days of moving to Odessa
• Report address changes within 7 days
• Verify registration every 90 days or annually depending on risk level
• Provide full name, address, employer, vehicle, and physical description
• Failure to register is a separate felony offense

Odessa Police Department Registry Resources

The screenshot below was captured from the Odessa Police Department Sex Offender Compliance page, which provides direct contact information for the registration unit including phone numbers, email, and appointment hours.

Use the information on that page to confirm current appointment availability or to get the direct contact for the assigned investigator handling compliance matters.

Ector County Sheriff Registry

The screenshot below shows the Ector County Sheriff's Office website, which handles registrations for residents in unincorporated parts of Ector County outside Odessa city limits.

The Sheriff's Office site provides contact details and office location for anyone who needs to register outside city limits or wants to follow up on a county-level registration matter.

Other Odessa Public Records

The Ector County District Clerk maintains court records for criminal cases tried in Ector County, including sex offense convictions. These records can be useful when you want to verify the specific charges an offender was convicted of or review the terms of their sentence. Court records are public under Texas law, though some documents may be sealed by court order.

The Ector County Clerk handles property records and other official documents. While property records are not directly tied to sex offender registration, they can sometimes help confirm a current address or verify residency in the county. Both offices are located at the Ector County Courthouse in Odessa.

For community safety resources, the Odessa Independent School District and local neighborhood associations sometimes share information about registered offenders near schools or parks. These are good supplemental sources to check alongside the DPS registry.