Find Sex Offenders in Gregg County

Gregg County sex offender records are available through the Texas DPS public registry, which pulls data from local agencies across the county. The Gregg County Sheriff's Office registers people who live in unincorporated areas, while city police departments handle registration within Longview and other municipalities. Anyone can search the free registry at sor.dps.texas.gov by name, address, or zip code to find current registration information for offenders in Gregg County.

Gregg County Sheriff's Office Registration

The Gregg County Sheriff's Office handles sex offender registration for people who live in unincorporated parts of Gregg County. The office is located at 101 E. Methvin Street, Longview, Texas 75601. Phone contact is available at (903) 236-8600. Registration is handled during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. It is a good idea to call first before showing up, as the specific process can change.

When you register, you must provide a current home address, a photo taken at the time of registration, and documentation about your conviction. The Sheriff's Office then sends that data to the Texas DPS Crime Records Service, which posts it to the public registry. That process keeps the Gregg County database current for anyone searching online.

People who move into Gregg County from another county or another state must register within seven days of establishing a new address. Failing to meet this deadline is a criminal offense under Texas law.

Longview Police Department

Longview is the county seat and the largest city in Gregg County. People who live within Longview city limits must register with the Longview Police Department, not the Sheriff's Office. The Longview PD is located at 302 W. Cotton Street, Longview, TX 75601. You can reach them at (903) 237-1170.

The Longview Police Department processes registrations for city residents and submits that data to DPS. The registration deadline and documentation requirements are the same as those enforced by the Sheriff. If you are unsure whether your address falls inside city limits, contact either agency and they can clarify. Using the wrong registration office does not protect you from a registration violation charge.

Gregg County Offender Search Online

The official place to search for sex offenders in Gregg County is the Texas DPS registry at sor.dps.texas.gov. The site is free to use. You can look up offenders by full name, street address, or zip code. Each result includes the person's registered address, a current photo, the offense they were convicted of, and their risk level when one has been assigned.

Results reflect data submitted by local agencies including the Gregg County Sheriff and the Longview Police Department. The database is updated on a regular basis, so information is reasonably current but may not reflect same-day changes. DPS recommends using full names and birth dates when available to narrow down results. A map view is also available to see registered offenders near a specific address in Gregg County.

The image below shows the Texas DPS sex offender registration program page, the source of official Gregg County registry data.

The DPS program covers all registered sex offenders in Gregg County and statewide.

Chapter 62 and Registration Rules

Texas requires sex offender registration under Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law lays out who must register, the timeframes involved, and the consequences of failing to comply. Most people covered by the law must register within seven days of moving to a new address in Texas.

Registrants must appear in person to register. They provide a current address, a photo, and details of the underlying offense. Verification is required at least once a year for standard-risk offenders. Those at higher risk levels may need to verify every 90 days. Moving to a new address, even within Gregg County, requires re-registering within seven days at the new location. The registration period can last for life or for a set number of years depending on the nature of the conviction.

• Register within 7 days of arriving at a new address
• Appear in person at the local registration agency
• Provide photo, address, and offense documentation
• Complete annual verification at minimum
• Re-register after any address change within 7 days

Note: Registration obligations differ based on the specific offense and any court orders. Contact an attorney for guidance on your individual situation.

District Clerk and Court Records

The Gregg County District Clerk handles public court records for felony criminal cases, which includes sex offense convictions tried in district court. The District Clerk's office is at 101 E. Methvin Street, Suite 306, Longview, TX 75601. You can request copies of case records in person or by written request. These records show the charge, conviction, and sentencing details.

Court records from the District Clerk are separate from the DPS registry. The registry focuses on where an offender currently lives and their registration status. Court records document the legal proceeding itself. Both types of records can be useful for background research. The District Clerk can tell you what is available and how to request specific documents.

Additional Resources for Gregg County

Gregg County is in East Texas and is one of the more densely populated counties in that region. Longview is the main city, with Kilgore, White Oak, and other communities also within county lines. All cities with police departments handle their own registration and feed data to the same statewide DPS system.

The Texas Attorney General website provides guidance on sex offender laws, victim resources, and how to use the registry system. The National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice allows cross-state searches including Texas records. If you need to report a suspected registration violation in Gregg County, contact the Sheriff's Office or the Longview Police Department directly.