Bexar County Sex Offenders

Bexar County is the fourth most populous county in Texas and home to San Antonio. Sex offender registration in Bexar County is split between the Sheriff's Office for unincorporated areas and the San Antonio Police Department for residents within city limits. The Texas DPS public registry combines all registration records into one searchable database, letting you find registered sex offenders anywhere in Bexar County by name or address.

Bexar County Sheriff's Office

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is located at 200 N. Comal St., San Antonio, TX 78207. The main phone number is (210) 335-6000. The Sheriff handles sex offender registration for residents in unincorporated areas of Bexar County, which includes areas outside San Antonio's city limits. Bexar County is large in terms of population, and the Sheriff's Office handles a significant number of registration cases.

The Sheriff's Office works with the Texas DPS to ensure registration data is current and accurate. All records submitted by the Sheriff appear in the statewide public registry alongside records from San Antonio and other incorporated cities in the county. The Bexar County Central Magistrate at bexar.org handles initial appearances and bond proceedings for people arrested in the county, including for sex offenses.

The image below shows the Bexar County Sheriff's Office official website, which provides law enforcement services and contact information for the county.

The Sheriff's Office site provides contact details, department information, and resources for public records in Bexar County.

San Antonio Police Department and DPS Registry

The San Antonio Police Department handles sex offender registration for all residents who live within San Antonio city limits. San Antonio is the largest city in Bexar County and one of the largest in Texas. The SAPD maintains comprehensive sex offender registration and monitoring programs in compliance with Chapter 62. Residents can find information about the San Antonio Police Department at sanantonio.gov/SAPD.

The San Antonio Municipal Court handles some misdemeanor and lower-level cases involving sex-related offenses. Those records are maintained by the court and may be relevant in some cases. You can learn more at sanantonio.gov/Municipal-Court.

The image below was captured from the San Antonio Police Department website, which is the registration authority for San Antonio residents in Bexar County.

San Antonio residents must register with SAPD. For all other addresses in Bexar County, the Sheriff's Office handles registration.

To search the full Bexar County sex offender registry, use the Texas DPS portal at sor.dps.texas.gov. Enter an address or zip code in the San Antonio area to find offenders near any specific location. The search is free and includes all registered offenders in the county.

Court Records and Additional Bexar County Resources

The Bexar County District Clerk maintains records for felony criminal cases in Bexar County, including sex offense convictions. Multiple district courts handle felony cases in the county. The District Clerk's office is reachable through bexar.org. Court records provide details on convictions, sentences, and registration orders that are separate from what appears in the DPS registry.

The Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department handles cases involving juvenile sex offenders in the county. Juvenile registration requirements and compliance monitoring operate under different rules than the adult system. The Juvenile Probation office is accessible through bexar.org. For general victim support and statewide resources, the Texas Attorney General's office at texasattorneygeneral.gov is the appropriate starting point.

Registration Requirements in Bexar County

Texas sex offender registration follows Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. All offenders who establish a residence in Bexar County must register within seven days with the agency that covers their address. City residents go to SAPD or the appropriate city police. Rural residents go to the Sheriff.

Offenders must provide their name, address, photo, and conviction information in person at registration. Annual in-person verification is the minimum. Higher-risk offenders verify every 90 days. Any address change requires notifying the applicable agency within seven days. Failure to register is a felony. Most offenders remain on the registry for life unless a court grants removal after years of compliance.