Hockley County Sex Offender Registry

Hockley County sex offender records are part of the Texas DPS statewide registry, which draws data from the Hockley County Sheriff's Office and city agencies in Levelland and other communities. The Sheriff registers people outside city limits, while city police handle registrations within incorporated areas. Search the full Hockley County registry at no cost at sor.dps.texas.gov by name or location.

Hockley County Sheriff's Office

The Hockley County Sheriff's Office is located at 802 Houston Street, Levelland, Texas 79336. This office is the registration authority for sex offenders who live in unincorporated Hockley County. You can reach them at (806) 894-3126. Hockley County is in the South Plains region of West Texas, just west of Lubbock. Much of the county is farmland, with Levelland being the main populated area.

To register, you must appear in person at the Sheriff's Office during business hours. Bring your identification, be ready to provide your current home address, and have a photo taken. The Sheriff's Office submits all registration data to the Texas DPS, which posts it to the statewide public registry. Anyone moving to Hockley County must register within seven days of establishing a new address. Call ahead before your visit to confirm the current process.

Levelland Police Department

Levelland is the county seat and the largest city in Hockley County. People who live inside Levelland city limits register with the Levelland Police Department, not the Sheriff's Office. The Levelland PD is at 1206 Houston Street, Levelland, TX 79336, phone (806) 894-6131. City registration follows the same procedures and deadlines as Sheriff registration.

Other smaller communities in Hockley County may have their own police agencies. Residents of those communities should check whether a city police department handles their registration. If you are unsure which agency applies to your address, the Sheriff's Office can help you determine the correct registration point.

Search Hockley County Records

The Texas DPS public sex offender search is at sor.dps.texas.gov. No fee is required. Search by name, address, or zip code. Results display the offender's registered address, a current photo, the offense type, and risk level when applicable. All Hockley County agency data feeds into this central DPS database.

Hockley County is a mid-sized rural county. Search results here are less numerous than in urban counties, but the tool gives you the same level of access to all registered offenders in the county. Use the map view to check specific areas around Levelland or the rural parts of the county. The registry is updated regularly as agencies send in new data.

The image below shows the Texas DPS sex offender registry, the official database for Hockley County.

This DPS portal is the authoritative source for Hockley County sex offender registration data.

Registration Requirements Under Chapter 62

Texas sex offender registration follows Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law defines who must register, the timeline for doing so, and ongoing verification duties. Most registrants must register within seven days of establishing a new Texas address.

Registration is in person. You provide your current address, a photo, and conviction details. Most offenders verify annually. Those at a higher risk level verify every 90 days. Moving to a new address within Hockley County still triggers the seven-day re-registration deadline. Failing to meet the registration requirements is a criminal offense and can result in additional charges under Texas law.

• Register within 7 days of any new Texas address
• Appear in person at the correct local agency
• Provide photo, address, and offense information
• Annual verification required for most registrants
• 90-day verification for high-risk offenders
• Notify agency before moving to a new address

Court Records and State Resources

The Hockley County District Clerk holds public court records for criminal cases in the county. The courthouse is at 802 Houston Street, Levelland, TX 79336. Records can be requested in person or in writing. They cover the full legal history of a case and are separate from what the DPS registry shows about current registration status.

The Texas Attorney General's office provides resources on sex offender registration and victim services. The National Sex Offender Public Website supports cross-state searches. To report a suspected registration violation in Hockley County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (806) 894-3126 or the Levelland Police Department at (806) 894-6131.