Burleson County Sex Offenders

Burleson County sex offender records are accessible through the Texas DPS public registry, which covers Caldwell and all rural areas of this East Texas county. The Burleson County Sheriff's Office handles registration for unincorporated areas and submits data to the statewide DPS database. Searching for registered sex offenders in Burleson County is free through the DPS portal and can be done at any time by name or location.

Burleson County Sheriff's Office

The Burleson County Sheriff's Office is located at 1334 State Highway 21 E, Caldwell, TX 77836. The main phone number is (979) 567-4343. The Sheriff handles sex offender registration for residents in unincorporated parts of Burleson County. Registration takes place in person at the Sheriff's Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. All registration data is submitted to the Texas Department of Public Safety for inclusion in the public statewide registry.

Caldwell is the county seat of Burleson County and the main population center. Offenders who live within Caldwell city limits should confirm whether they register with the Caldwell Police Department or the Sheriff. For smaller communities and rural areas throughout the county, the Sheriff is the registration authority. Anyone required to register must do so within seven days of establishing a new address in Burleson County.

The Burleson County Clerk maintains court records for the county including criminal case files for sex offenses. Those records are public and can be requested at the courthouse in Caldwell.

DPS Registry Search for Burleson County

The official sex offender registry for Texas is at sor.dps.texas.gov. The search is free. Enter a name, the Caldwell zip code, or a street address to find current registration records for anyone registered in Burleson County. Results show the offender's photo, address, offense type, and risk level. All data submitted by the Burleson County Sheriff appears in this database.

Burleson County is a smaller county in East Texas, east of Austin and Bryan-College Station. The number of registered offenders reflects the county's modest population. The DPS portal is the definitive source for current status. Updates flow from the local agency to the state system as new registrations are completed or existing records change. If you cannot find a record you expect to be there, it is worth calling the Sheriff's Office to confirm the registration status of a specific address.

The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov allows searches across all states. Use it if you need to check registration history in another state for someone who moved to Burleson County.

Registration Requirements Under Texas Law

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 Texas address. In Burleson County, the obligation to register means appearing in person at the Sheriff's Office within seven days of moving to a new address.

Registrants must bring current identification, proof of their address, and information about their offense. Annual in-person verification is required. Offenders classified at higher risk levels verify every 90 days. Any change of address must be reported to law enforcement within seven days. Failure to register or verify on time is a felony under Texas law. Most qualifying offenses result in a lifetime registration requirement unless a court grants removal after years of compliance.

• Register within 7 days of establishing residence in Burleson County
• Appear in person at the Sheriff's Office on State Highway 21 E in Caldwell
• Provide ID, proof of address, and conviction information
• Annual in-person verification required
• Higher-risk offenders verify every 90 days
• Report any address change within 7 days

Additional Resources

The Texas Attorney General's office provides victim support and general information about the sex offender registration program at texasattorneygeneral.gov. For juvenile offenders in Burleson County, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department handles registration under a separate set of rules. The DPS Sex Offender Registration Program page explains what the public registry contains, what is protected, and how to report potential violations by registered offenders in Burleson County.