El Paso County Sex Offender Registry
El Paso County sex offender registration is handled by two agencies depending on where the person lives. The complete registry for both the city and county is searchable through the Texas DPS at publicsite.dps.texas.gov. El Paso city residents register with the El Paso Police Department's S.O.R.T. program, while those in unincorporated parts of the county register with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
El Paso County Sex Offender Registry
El Paso Police SORT Program
The El Paso Police Department runs a dedicated Sex Offender Registration and Tracking program known as S.O.R.T. The program is located at Police Headquarters, 911 N. Raynor, El Paso, TX 79903. The main phone number for the Police Department is (915) 212-4000. Registry updates are scheduled every Tuesday from 12:30 PM to 7:30 PM. You can find information about the S.O.R.T. program through the El Paso Police Department community policing page.
The SORT program handles all registration for people living within El Paso city limits. This includes initial registration, address updates, periodic verification check-ins, and community notification for high-risk offenders. The El Paso Police Department also maintains a Sex Offender Residence Ordinance Map on their website, which shows restricted zones around schools and other protected areas.
The El Paso Police Department is one of the larger police departments in Texas, and the SORT program reflects the significant scope of registration activity in El Paso. City residents should contact EPPD, not the county Sheriff, for all registration matters.
El Paso County Sheriff and Unincorporated Areas
For residents living in the unincorporated parts of El Paso County outside the city limits, registration is handled by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. The main line for the Sheriff's Office is (915) 546-2280. This includes areas in the far eastern and western portions of the county that fall outside the boundaries of the city of El Paso.
The Sheriff's Office works alongside the Texas DPS to maintain accurate registration information for county residents. When a person in the unincorporated county area changes their address, they must report that change to the Sheriff's Office within seven days, just as city residents must report changes to the EPPD SORT program.
High-risk offender notifications for unincorporated areas of El Paso County are the responsibility of the Sheriff's Office. When a Level 3 offender moves into a rural or suburban area outside city limits, the Sheriff handles the community notification process.
Searching the Texas DPS Registry for El Paso County
The Texas DPS public sex offender registry at publicsite.dps.texas.gov/SexOffenderRegistry/ covers all registered offenders in El Paso County regardless of whether they registered with the city police or the county Sheriff. You can search by address and radius or by name. The database is free to use and shows each registrant's current photo, address, offense history, and risk level.
El Paso County is one of the largest counties in Texas by area, and it has a significant urban population. Address searches near central El Paso may return multiple results. Use a tighter search radius or a specific zip code to focus on a particular neighborhood. High-risk offender notifications are also mailed to communities when Level 3 offenders move in.
Note: The registry shows only active registrations. People who have completed their registration requirement or been removed by court order are no longer listed in public search results.
Registration Law in El Paso County
All sex offender registration in El Paso County follows Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law applies uniformly whether you register with EPPD or the county Sheriff. New registrants must appear in person within seven days of establishing residence in the county. They provide their address, employment details, a photo, and vehicle information at the time of registration.
Annual in-person verification is required for most registrants. Those at higher risk levels must verify every 90 days. All changes to address, employment, or vehicles require notification within seven days. Failing to register or keep information current is a felony offense under Texas law.
The El Paso County District Clerk maintains criminal court records for felony sex offense cases in the county. These records are public and can be accessed through the District Clerk's office. For legal guidance on registration or related matters, the State Bar of Texas provides attorney referrals.
The El Paso Police Department operates the S.O.R.T. program for sex offender registration within El Paso city limits. El Paso city residents register at Police Headquarters, 911 N. Raynor, with updates available on Tuesdays from 12:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Resources for El Paso County
Key registration contacts and resources for El Paso County:
- El Paso Police SORT Program - (915) 212-4000, for El Paso city residents
- El Paso County Sheriff's Office - (915) 546-2280, for unincorporated county areas
- Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry - complete county-wide public search
- El Paso County District Clerk - criminal court records
- State Bar of Texas - attorney referral service
The Texas Attorney General at texasattorneygeneral.gov provides additional victim resources and public safety guidance available to all El Paso County residents.