Harrison County Sex Offender Lookup

The Texas DPS public registry is the primary resource for finding registered sex offenders in Harrison County. The Harrison County Sheriff's Office in Marshall handles registration for unincorporated parts of the county, while city police departments handle registration within Marshall and other incorporated areas. The statewide registry at sor.dps.texas.gov is free and open to the public, allowing searches by name, address, or zip code.

Harrison County Sheriff's Office

The Harrison County Sheriff's Office handles sex offender registration for people who live outside incorporated city limits in the county. The office is located at 203 W. Houston Street, Marshall, Texas 75670. Phone: (903) 935-4976. Registration takes place during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. It is a good idea to call first and confirm the schedule.

Registrants must appear in person, provide a current home address, and have a photo taken. That information is then submitted to the Texas DPS and appears in the statewide public registry. Harrison County is in East Texas near the Louisiana border. Marshall is the county seat and the largest city. The surrounding area includes Waskom, Hallsville, and other smaller communities.

Anyone moving to Harrison County from another county in Texas or from another state must register within seven days of setting up a new address. Missing that deadline is a criminal offense under Texas law.

Marshall Police Department

Marshall is the county seat and largest city in Harrison County. People who live within Marshall city limits register with the Marshall Police Department rather than the Sheriff. The Marshall PD is at 800 N. Washington Avenue, Marshall, TX 75670, reachable at (903) 935-4575. City registration follows the same procedures and deadlines as county registration.

For residents of Hallsville, Waskom, or other incorporated communities in Harrison County, those city police departments handle registration. If you are not sure which agency covers your address, the Sheriff's Office can help you determine the right place to register. Always confirm before your visit to avoid being turned away or inadvertently violating your registration obligation.

Search Harrison County Registry Online

Texas DPS provides the official public sex offender search at sor.dps.texas.gov. The tool is free. Search by name, address, or zip code. Results include the offender's registered address, a photo, the conviction offense, and risk level. All Harrison County agencies report to this central DPS database.

You can also use the map view to search geographically. Zoom into Marshall or any other part of Harrison County to see which offenders are registered nearby. The database is updated on a rolling basis. DPS advises using full names and dates of birth when available to get the most accurate results and avoid false matches.

The image below is the Texas DPS sex offender program page, the source of all Harrison County registration information.

This DPS program governs registration for all offenders in Harrison County and across Texas.

Chapter 62 Registration Law

Sex offender registration in Texas follows Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law defines who must register, when they must register, and what ongoing duties apply. Most people subject to the law must register within seven days of any new Texas address.

Registration requires a personal appearance. You provide your current address, a photo, and your conviction history. Annual verification is standard. Higher-risk offenders check in every 90 days. Moving anywhere in Texas, including to a new address within Harrison County, restarts the seven-day window. Non-compliance can result in new criminal charges. The length of the registration period depends on the offense and any court-imposed conditions.

• Register within 7 days of a new address
• Appear in person at the correct local agency
• Provide photo, address, and offense information
• Verify at least once per year
• High-risk offenders verify every 90 days
• Notify your agency before any address change

Court Records and Resources

The Harrison County District Clerk holds court records for criminal cases, including sex offense cases tried in district court. The office is at 200 W. Houston Street, Suite 234, Marshall, TX 75670. Court records are public and can be requested in person or by written request. They show the complete legal history of a case, which is different from what the DPS registry displays.

The Texas Attorney General provides statewide resources on sex offender registration and victim support. The National Sex Offender Public Website covers multi-state searches including Texas. To report a registration violation in Harrison County, call the Sheriff's Office at (903) 935-4976 or the Marshall Police Department at (903) 935-4575.