Ector County Sex Offender Registry

Ector County sex offenders register with the Sheriff's Office or the Odessa Police Department depending on where they live, and the full registry is searchable through the Texas DPS public database. To find registered sex offenders in Ector County, use the Texas DPS registry at records.txdps.state.tx.us for a complete county-wide search including both city and unincorporated areas.

Which Agency Handles Your Registration

Ector County sex offender registration is handled by two agencies depending on where you live. The Ector County Sheriff's Office at 2500 S. US Highway 385, Odessa, TX 79766 handles registration for people living outside Odessa city limits. The main phone is 432-335-3050 and the Detention Bureau is at 432-335-3060. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Lieutenant handles initial registration for those in unincorporated areas. You can find more information about the CID registration process at co.ector.tx.us/page/ector.Sheriff.cid.

Residents within Odessa city limits register with the Odessa Police Department Sex Offender Compliance unit. The Sex Offender Line is 432-335-4986 and the Investigator can be reached at 432-335-4931. The email for Odessa PD registration is odessaPDRSO@odessa-tx.gov. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Odessa Police Department front desk.

If you are not sure which agency covers your address, your street location within or outside Odessa city limits determines the answer. City residents go to Odessa PD. All others go to the Sheriff's Office.

Searching the Texas DPS Registry for Ector County

The Texas DPS sex offender database at records.txdps.state.tx.us/sexoffender/ covers all registered offenders in Ector County regardless of which local agency processed their registration. Searches by address return everyone currently registered within the area you specify, whether they are on the Sheriff's list or the Odessa PD list.

Each result shows the offender's name, current photo, registered address, offense description, and risk level. Ector County is an urban county centered on Odessa, so searches near city addresses may return a higher number of results than rural counties. Use a tighter radius for targeted searches near a specific school, neighborhood, or workplace.

Note: The DPS registry shows currently active registrations only. People whose registration period has ended or who have been removed by court order will not appear in results.

Texas Chapter 62 and Registration Requirements

Sex offender registration in Ector County follows Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. New registrants must appear in person within seven days of establishing residence in the county. Both the Sheriff's Office and the Odessa Police Department accept initial registrations within their respective jurisdictions.

Most registrants verify their information once a year. High-risk offenders verify every 90 days. All address, employment, or other changes must be reported within seven days. Moving to a new county or out of state requires registering in the new location within seven days.

Lifetime registration is required for aggravated offenders and those with two or more qualifying convictions. Others may qualify to petition the court for removal after ten years under specific conditions. Consulting a licensed Texas attorney is the appropriate step for anyone pursuing removal.

Court Records and the District Clerk

Criminal case records for sex offenses in Ector County are maintained by the Ector County District Clerk's office in Odessa. These records cover felony sex offense cases handled by the local district courts, including case filings, plea agreements, verdicts, and court orders. The records are public and can be accessed at the courthouse.

For general court information, the Texas Courts website provides a directory of courts and guidance on finding records. The Ector County courthouse is in Odessa, and the clerk's office can direct you to the right records for a specific case.

The Ector County Sheriff's Office registers sex offenders who live outside Odessa city limits. For Odessa city residents, registration goes through the Odessa Police Department's Sex Offender Compliance unit.

Resources for Ector County

Key contacts for sex offender registration in Ector County:

• Ector County Sheriff's Office - 432-335-3050, for unincorporated county areas
• Odessa Police Sex Offender Compliance - 432-335-4986, for Odessa city residents
• Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry - statewide public search database
• State Bar of Texas - attorney referral service for registration legal questions

The Texas Attorney General's office at texasattorneygeneral.gov provides resources for crime victims and public safety information across the state.