Sex Offenders in Andrews County

Andrews County residents can search for registered sex offenders through the Texas DPS public registry, which covers the city of Andrews and all rural areas of the county. The Andrews County Sheriff's Office handles registration for people living outside city limits. Searches are free and can be done by name, zip code, or address at any time through the state's online portal.

Andrews County Sheriff Registration Office

The Andrews County Sheriff's Office is located at 201 N. Main St., Andrews, TX 79714. The main phone number is (432) 524-1450. The Sheriff handles sex offender registration for all residents living in unincorporated areas of Andrews County. Registration takes place during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Offenders who live within the city limits of Andrews must contact the Andrews Police Department instead.

When registering, offenders are required to bring a valid ID, proof of their current address, and complete the required registration forms under Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The Sheriff's Office submits that information to the Texas DPS, which adds the record to the public statewide registry. Andrews County is a West Texas county with a relatively small population, so the Sheriff's Office is the primary point of contact for most registration matters in the county.

The Andrews County Clerk maintains related court records, including criminal case files, at the Andrews County Courthouse.

Texas DPS Registry: Andrews County Search

The statewide sex offender registry is maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety and is available to the public at no cost. To search for registered sex offenders in Andrews County, go to sor.dps.texas.gov. You can enter a name, a street address, or a zip code to pull up current registration records. The registry shows each offender's name, photo, current address, and the offense they were convicted of.

All registration data submitted by the Andrews County Sheriff's Office is reflected in the DPS database. The registry is updated as new registrations come in and as existing records change. If someone moves to Andrews County from another Texas county or from out of state, they are required to register within seven days. Their new record should appear in the registry shortly after they complete registration with local law enforcement.

Note: DPS cautions that name and date-of-birth searches can sometimes produce incomplete results. If you need to confirm whether a specific person is a registered sex offender, fingerprint verification is the most reliable method.

Registration Requirements Under Texas Law

Texas sex offender registration is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law sets out who must register, what information they must provide, and how long they must remain on the registry. Most people convicted of qualifying sex offenses must register for life. Some offenders may qualify for a shorter registration period based on the nature of the offense and the outcome of any risk assessment.

Offenders must verify their registration at least once a year in person at the law enforcement agency where they are registered. Those assigned a higher risk level may be required to verify every 90 days instead. Any change of address requires the offender to notify local law enforcement at the new location within seven days of moving. Moving out of state does not end the obligation; the offender must comply with the registration laws of whatever state they move to.

• Register within 7 days of arriving in Andrews County
• Provide current address, photo, and required identification
• Annual in-person verification at minimum
• Higher-risk offenders verify every 90 days
• Notify local law enforcement of any address change within 7 days

Local Resources and Additional Records

Andrews County is located in West Texas, part of the Permian Basin region. The county has limited local social services but state-level resources are available. The Texas Attorney General's office maintains victim resources and general information about sex offender management statewide. Visit texasattorneygeneral.gov for those resources.

For court records related to sex offense convictions in Andrews County, the County Clerk's office at the Andrews County Courthouse is the right place to start. Those records are public information and can show conviction details, sentencing, and whether a registration requirement was part of the judgment. Court records and the DPS registry are separate systems, so checking both gives a more complete picture.

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department handles registration obligations for juvenile offenders. Visit tjjd.texas.gov for information on how juvenile sex offender registration works in Texas, which follows different rules than adult registration under Chapter 62.