Grimes County Sex Offender Registry

The Texas DPS public registry is the main tool for finding registered sex offenders in Grimes County. The Grimes County Sheriff's Office, based in Anderson, registers people who live outside city limits in the county. City police departments handle registration for residents within those city boundaries. You can search the full Grimes County offender database for free at sor.dps.texas.gov using a name, address, or zip code.

Grimes County Sheriff's Office

The Grimes County Sheriff's Office is located at 97 N. LaSalle Street, Anderson, Texas 77830. This office registers sex offenders who live in unincorporated parts of Grimes County. Phone contact is available at (936) 873-2151. Standard registration hours are Monday through Friday during business hours, but calling ahead is always a good idea to confirm the current schedule.

At registration, offenders must present identification, provide their current home address, and have a photo taken. The Sheriff's Office then forwards that data to the Texas DPS, making it available in the statewide registry. Anderson is a small community and the county is largely rural, so the Sheriff's Office handles a significant share of registrations for the county overall.

When someone moves into Grimes County from another part of Texas or from another state, they must register within seven days of establishing a new address. This deadline applies regardless of when they previously registered elsewhere.

City Registration Points in Grimes County

Navasota is the largest city in Grimes County and has its own police department. People who live within Navasota city limits register with the Navasota Police Department rather than the Sheriff's Office. The Navasota PD is at 200 E. McAlpine Street, Navasota, TX 77868, and can be reached at (936) 825-6410.

Other small communities in Grimes County may have municipal police departments as well. The rule is straightforward: if you live inside city limits, register with the city police. If you live outside any city, register with the Sheriff. When in doubt, contact the Sheriff's Office and they can direct you to the correct agency.

Search the Grimes County Registry

The Texas DPS operates the public sex offender search portal at sor.dps.texas.gov. It is free and open to any member of the public. You can search by name or by location. Location searches let you look up offenders by street address, city, or zip code, which is useful if you want to see who is registered near a specific address in Grimes County.

Search results display the offender's name, current registered address, photo, offense type, and risk level if one has been assigned. The data comes directly from local registration agencies, so it reflects what the Grimes County Sheriff and local police departments have reported to DPS. Updates happen on a rolling basis. For best results, try both name-based and location-based searches to make sure you have a full picture.

The image below shows the Texas DPS sex offender registry portal used to look up offenders in Grimes County and across Texas.

The DPS portal is the official source for all Grimes County sex offender registration data.

Registration Law: Chapter 62

Texas sex offender registration law is in Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Chapter 62 covers which offenses trigger registration, what information must be provided, and how often offenders must verify their registration. Most registrants must comply within seven days of arriving at a new Texas address.

The law requires in-person registration at the local law enforcement agency where you live. Registrants provide their address, a photo, and details about the conviction. Most offenders verify annually. Those placed in a higher risk category may be required to verify every 90 days. Violations of the registration law are serious offenses and can lead to additional criminal charges. The length of the registration period depends on the type of offense and the offender's prior record.

• Register in person within 7 days of new Texas address
• Report to the sheriff if you live outside city limits
• Report to city police if you live inside city limits
• Provide photo, address, and offense documentation
• Verify registration at least annually
• Notify registration authority before any address change

Public Resources and Court Records

The Grimes County District Clerk holds public court records for felony cases, including sex offenses heard in Grimes County district courts. The District Clerk's office is at 100 Main Street, Anderson, TX 77830. You can request case files in person during business hours or by written request. These records provide the legal history of a case separate from what the DPS registry shows.

The Texas Attorney General provides victim resources and information about the sex offender registration program. The National Sex Offender Public Website allows cross-state searches including Texas. If you need to report a registration violation in Grimes County, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. The DPS also accepts reports through its Crime Records Service.