Grayson County Sex Offender Registry

Searching for registered sex offenders in Grayson County can be done through the Texas DPS public registry, which covers Sherman and all areas of the county. The Grayson County Sheriff's Office handles registration for people who live outside incorporated city limits, while police departments in Sherman, Denison, and other cities in the county handle registration for residents within those city boundaries. The statewide database at sor.dps.texas.gov combines all local registration data into one searchable tool available to anyone at no cost.

Grayson County Sheriff's Office

The Grayson County Sheriff's Office is located at 200 S. Crockett Street, Sherman, Texas 75090. The Sheriff's Office is the primary registration authority for sex offenders who live in unincorporated Grayson County. That means anyone residing outside the city limits of Sherman, Denison, or other municipalities must register here. You can reach the Sheriff's Office by phone at (903) 813-4200.

Registration takes place during regular business hours, typically Monday through Friday. Call ahead to confirm current hours before visiting. When you register, you must provide a current address, a photograph, and details about your conviction. The Sheriff's Office then submits that data to the Texas DPS, which updates the statewide registry. The public can access that updated data through the online search portal.

Offenders who move from one part of Grayson County to another must re-register at the new location within seven days. The same rule applies when moving into Grayson County from another Texas county or from another state.

City Registration in Grayson County

Grayson County has several incorporated cities where residents must register with the local police department rather than the Sheriff. Sherman and Denison are the two largest. Both have their own police departments and handle registration for people who live within their city limits.

The Sherman Police Department is located at 301 W. Lamar Street, Sherman, TX 75090. You can reach them at (903) 892-7290. The Denison Police Department is at 300 W. Main Street, Denison, TX 75020, phone (903) 465-2421. If you are not sure which agency covers your address, call the Sheriff's Office and they can point you in the right direction. Using the wrong agency can lead to a registration violation, which carries criminal penalties under Texas law.

Search Grayson County Offenders Online

The Texas DPS maintains the official sex offender database at sor.dps.texas.gov. The search tool is free and open to the public. You can search by first and last name, by address, or by zip code. Results show the offender's current registered address, a photo, the offense of record, and risk level information when available. All agencies in Grayson County report to this single database.

The registry gets updated on a rolling basis as local agencies submit new data. DPS notes that name searches may produce partial matches and that fingerprint verification is the only definitive way to confirm identity. For the most accurate results, use as much identifying information as you have. You can also filter results geographically to focus on a specific neighborhood or zip code within Grayson County.

The screenshot below shows the statewide DPS registry portal that powers Grayson County sex offender searches.

Use this portal to search for registered sex offenders anywhere in Grayson County by name, address, or zip code.

Chapter 62 Registration Requirements

Sex offender registration in Texas is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law sets out who must register, what information must be provided, and how often verification is required. The basic rule is that anyone with a qualifying conviction must register within seven days of establishing a new Texas address.

Registrants must appear in person at the law enforcement agency for the area where they live. They must provide their current address, a photo, and details about their conviction. Annual verification is the standard for most offenders. Higher-risk individuals may be required to verify every 90 days. Moving to a new address inside or outside Grayson County triggers the same seven-day registration window. Failure to register on time is a separate criminal offense and can result in new charges.

• Register within 7 days of moving to a new address
• Report in person to the local law enforcement authority where you live
• Provide current photo, address, and offense details
• Verify registration at least once per year
• Higher-risk offenders verify every 90 days
• Notify law enforcement before moving to a new address

Note: Registration timelines and frequency depend on the specific offense and risk classification assigned by the courts or DPS.

Court Records in Grayson County

The Grayson County District Clerk maintains public records for felony criminal cases, including sex offense convictions. That office is at 100 W. Houston Street, Sherman, TX 75090. Court records show the details of a case including the charge, conviction, and sentence. They are public information and can be requested in person or through a written open records request.

Court records and DPS registry records serve different purposes. The registry shows current registration status and where a person lives now. Court records give the full history of the case from arrest to sentencing. If you need both, you may need to contact both the District Clerk and the DPS. Together, these two sources give the most complete picture of a sex offense case and the offender's current status in Grayson County.

Local and State Resources

Grayson County sits in North Texas along the Oklahoma border. Sherman is the county seat and the main population center, with Denison close by to the east. Both cities have active law enforcement presence and participate fully in the statewide sex offender registration system.

The Texas Attorney General's office provides statewide resources on sex offender management, victim services, and how to use the registry. The DPS Sex Offender Registration Program page has information about the rules, registration forms, and how the program works in Texas. For federal offenders or those with federal convictions, the National Sex Offender Public Website offers a cross-state search tool that includes Texas data.

If you have concerns about a specific offender or notice that someone has not registered, you can report it to the Grayson County Sheriff's Office or the relevant city police department. DPS also accepts reports about suspected registration violations through its Crime Records Service.