Sex Offenders in Blanco County

Blanco County sex offender records are accessible through the Texas DPS public registry, which covers Johnson City and all rural areas of this Hill Country county. The Blanco County Sheriff's Office is the primary registration authority and submits all data to the statewide DPS database. You can search for registered sex offenders in Blanco County at no cost through the DPS portal by name or location.

Blanco County Sheriff's Office

The Blanco County Sheriff's Office is located at 400 US Hwy 281 South, Johnson City, Texas 78636. The main phone number is (830) 868-7104. The Sheriff handles sex offender registration for residents in unincorporated areas of Blanco County. Registration takes place in person at the Sheriff's Office during regular business hours. All registration data is submitted to the Texas Department of Public Safety for inclusion in the public statewide registry.

Blanco County is located in the Texas Hill Country. Johnson City is the county seat and the largest community. The county has a rural character, and most of its land area falls under the Sheriff's jurisdiction for registration purposes. Offenders who live within any incorporated city must register with that city's police department if one exists. Call the Sheriff's Office at (830) 868-7104 to confirm which agency covers your specific address before your registration deadline.

The image below was captured from the official Blanco County Sheriff's Office page, which provides law enforcement and registration services for the county.

The Sheriff's Office is the right point of contact for registration, violations, and law enforcement inquiries throughout Blanco County.

Blanco County Government and Clerk Resources

The Blanco County government website at co.blanco.tx.us provides access to county services and elected officials. The image below shows the Blanco County government site, which links to the Sheriff and other county departments.

The Blanco County Clerk maintains court records and public documents for the county. The Clerk's office is accessible through the county website and provides access to criminal case records including sex offense convictions. The image below was captured from the Blanco County Clerk page.

Court records from the Clerk's office can supplement what appears in the DPS registry by providing full case history, conviction details, and any orders related to registration.

DPS Registry Search for Blanco County

The official Texas sex offender registry is available free at sor.dps.texas.gov. To find registered sex offenders in Blanco County, enter a name or the Johnson City zip code. Results include the offender's photo, current address, offense type, and risk level. All records submitted by the Blanco County Sheriff's Office appear in this database. Updates flow from the local agency to the DPS system as registration information changes.

The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov covers all states if you need to check whether someone who moved to Blanco County was registered elsewhere first.

Registration Requirements Under Chapter 62

Texas sex offender registration is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Anyone convicted of a qualifying sex offense must register within seven days of establishing a new address in Blanco County. Registration is done in person at the Sheriff's Office. Offenders must provide their name, address, photo, and offense information.

Annual in-person verification is required. Offenders at higher risk levels verify every 90 days. Any address change must be reported to law enforcement within seven days. Failure to register is a felony under Texas law. Most qualifying offenders stay on the registry for life unless a court grants removal after years of compliance. The Texas Attorney General's office at texasattorneygeneral.gov provides additional resources for victims and the public.