Search Bowie County Sex Offenders

Bowie County sits on the Texas-Arkansas state line and includes the Texarkana metropolitan area. Sex offender registration in Bowie County is handled by the Sheriff's Office for unincorporated areas and by the Texarkana Texas Police Department for residents within Texarkana. All records are submitted to the Texas DPS public registry, which lets you search for registered sex offenders in the county by name or location for free.

Bowie County Sheriff's Office

The Bowie County Sheriff's Office is located at 100 North Stateline Ave, Texarkana, TX 75501. The phone number is (903) 798-3149 and the fax is (903) 792-0959. Sheriff Jeff Neal leads the department. The Sheriff handles sex offender registration for residents in unincorporated parts of Bowie County and for areas not served by a local city police department. Registration is conducted in person during regular business hours.

Bowie County includes the cities of Texarkana, New Boston, and De Kalb. Residents within Texarkana city limits must register with the Texarkana Texas Police Department. Residents in New Boston and De Kalb should contact the Sheriff to confirm which agency handles their address. The Sheriff's Office submits all registration data to the Texas DPS for inclusion in the public statewide registry.

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

The Sheriff's Office is the primary contact for sex offender registration in unincorporated Bowie County. Call (903) 798-3149 for registration questions.

Bowie County Government Resources

The Bowie County government website at co.bowie.tx.us provides access to county services and elected officials. The image below shows the Bowie County government site.

The county government site links to the Sheriff and other county departments. It is the right starting point for finding official contacts, records requests, and information about county services in Bowie County.

Bowie County also provides an online inmate search tool through the Sheriff's Office website, allowing the public to check the custody status of people held at the Bowie County Jail. That is a useful resource separate from the sex offender registry.

DPS Registry Search and Texas-Arkansas Considerations

To search for registered sex offenders in Bowie County, use the Texas DPS registry at sor.dps.texas.gov. Enter a name, zip code, or address in the Texarkana area to find current registration records. Each result shows the offender's photo, current address, offense details, and risk level. The registry includes all offenders registered with both the Bowie County Sheriff and the Texarkana Texas Police Department.

Bowie County's location on the Texas-Arkansas border creates a unique situation. The city of Texarkana spans both states. Offenders who live on the Texas side must register with Texas law enforcement under Chapter 62. Offenders on the Arkansas side register under Arkansas law. When searching the DPS registry, keep in mind that it covers only the Texas side. For the Arkansas side, you would need to use the Arkansas sex offender registry separately. The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov allows combined searches across both states if you want a broader view.

Note: If you are looking for someone who lives in Texarkana, confirm which state their address is in before deciding which registry to check.

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 who establishes a Texas address must register within seven days. In Bowie County, that means registering with the Sheriff for rural addresses or with the Texarkana Texas Police for city addresses.

Registrants must appear in person, bring current ID and proof of address, and provide information about their offense. Annual in-person verification is required. Higher-risk offenders verify every 90 days. Address changes must be reported within seven days. Failure to register is a felony in Texas. Most qualifying offenses result in a lifetime registration requirement. The Texas Attorney General's office at texasattorneygeneral.gov provides additional resources for victims and anyone seeking information about the registry.