Bandera County Sex Offender Registry
Bandera County sex offender records are maintained through the Texas DPS public registry, which covers all areas of this Texas Hill Country county. The Bandera County Sheriff's Office handles registration for residents in unincorporated areas and submits all data to the statewide DPS database. The free DPS search portal is the best way to find current registration records for any offender in Bandera County.
Bandera County Sex Offender Registry
Bandera County Sheriff's Office
The Bandera County Sheriff's Office is located at 3360 State Hwy. 173 North, Bandera, Texas 78003. The administrative phone number is (830) 796-4323. Dispatch is available 24 hours a day at (830) 796-3771. The jail can be reached at (830) 796-7759. The Sheriff's email address is bcsheriff@indian-creek.net. The Sheriff's Office handles sex offender registration for all residents in unincorporated areas of Bandera County during regular business hours.
Bandera County is part of the Texas Hill Country. The county is known for its rural character, and most of the county falls under the Sheriff's jurisdiction for registration purposes. Offenders who live within an incorporated city must register with that city's police department. The Sheriff's Office works with the Texas DPS to keep sex offender registration records current and submitted to the public database.
The image below was captured from the Bandera County Sheriff's Office website, which provides contact information and law enforcement services for the county.
Contact the Sheriff's Office directly for registration questions, reporting violations, or verifying local sex offender information in Bandera County.
DPS Registry and County Government Resources
To search for registered sex offenders in Bandera County, use the Texas DPS sex offender registry at sor.dps.texas.gov. Searches are free and require no account. You can search by name, zip code, or address. Each record shows the offender's photo, current address, offense type, and risk level where assigned. The Bandera County government website also provides access to county services and law enforcement resources.
The county government site links to the Sheriff's Office and other departments. It is a useful starting point for finding official contact information for any county office in Bandera County.
VINE: Custody Status Notifications
VINE, which stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday, provides a way for victims and concerned citizens to track the custody status of offenders held in the Bandera County Jail. The service sends notifications when an offender's custody status changes, such as when they are released or transferred. You can register for notifications through the VINE system at vinelink.com.
VINE is a free notification service and does not require you to provide personal information beyond what is needed to set up alerts. It can be especially useful if you want to know when a specific person is released from the Bandera County Jail.
Registration Requirements Under Chapter 62
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 sex offense who establishes a residence in Texas. In Bandera County, offenders in rural areas register with the Sheriff. Those in incorporated cities register with local police.
The seven-day window to register starts when a person establishes a new residence. Registrants must provide their name, address, photo, and offense information in person at the law enforcement agency that covers their location. Annual verification is required for most offenders. Those at higher risk levels verify every 90 days. Any change of address must be reported within seven days. Most offenders remain on the registry for life. Failure to register is a felony under Texas law.
- Register within 7 days of establishing residence in Bandera County
- Report in person to the Sheriff for rural addresses
- Provide current photo, address proof, and conviction details
- Verify at least once per year in person
- Notify law enforcement of any address change within 7 days