Find Sex Offenders in Aransas County

The Texas DPS public sex offender registry is the main tool for searching registered sex offenders in Aransas County, covering Rockport and all unincorporated areas along the Gulf Coast. The Aransas County Sheriff's Office handles registration for rural residents, while the Rockport Police Department covers offenders living within the city. Searches are free and available online at any time.

Aransas County Sheriff's Office

The Aransas County Sheriff's Office is located at 2842 Highway 35 N, Rockport, TX 78382. The main phone number is (361) 790-0180. The Sheriff handles sex offender registration for all residents living in unincorporated parts of Aransas County, including areas outside Rockport city limits. Registration is conducted in person during regular business hours. The Sheriff's Office submits all registration data to the Texas DPS for inclusion in the public statewide registry.

Aransas County sits on the Texas Gulf Coast. The county includes the cities of Rockport and Fulton, as well as several coastal communities. Registration obligations apply regardless of which part of the county a person lives in. If you are moving to the area and are required to register, contact the appropriate agency for your address before the seven-day deadline passes.

The image below shows the official Aransas County website, which provides access to county services including law enforcement contacts.

The county website includes links to the Sheriff's Office and other departments handling public records in Aransas County.

How to Search the Aransas County Registry

To search for registered sex offenders in Aransas County, use the Texas DPS registry at sor.dps.texas.gov. The search is free and does not require an account. You can look up offenders by name, zip code, or address. Results include the offender's photo, current address, offense details, and risk level if assigned.

All records submitted by the Aransas County Sheriff's Office and the Rockport Police Department appear in the same DPS database. The registry is updated on a rolling basis as new registrations are processed and existing records change. If someone recently moved to the area, their record should appear within a short time after they complete the registration process with local law enforcement. The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov can also help you search if you are looking for someone who may have relocated from another state.

Note: DPS advises that name searches may return partial or similar matches. Confirm identity through the listed law enforcement agency if you need to be certain about a specific record.

Texas Registration Law and Requirements

Sex offender registration in Texas is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Anyone convicted of a qualifying offense must register with local law enforcement in the area where they live. In Aransas County, that means registering with the Sheriff for rural addresses or with local police for city addresses.

The seven-day registration window begins when a person establishes a new residence. Offenders who move within the county must notify law enforcement of their new address within that same window. Annual verification in person is the minimum requirement. Offenders classified at higher risk levels must verify every 90 days. The registration requirement lasts for life for most qualifying offenses, though some offenders may petition for removal after meeting specific criteria under state law. Failing to register on time is itself a felony in Texas.

Court Records and Other Resources

The Aransas County Clerk maintains court records and public documents for the county, including criminal case files for sex offense convictions. The Clerk's office is located at the Aransas County Courthouse in Rockport. Those records are public information and can show conviction details, sentencing, and registration orders. Requesting records in person or through the clerk's office is the direct path to that information.

The Texas Attorney General's office offers statewide resources on sex offender registration and victim support. Those resources are available at texasattorneygeneral.gov. For questions about juvenile offenders or cases involving minors, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department provides separate guidance on how registration works for juvenile offenders in Texas.