Knox County Sex Offender Registry

Knox County is located in North-Central Texas, with Benjamin as its small county seat. The Knox County Sheriff's Office registers all sex offenders living in the county and submits that data to the Texas DPS. You can search the public sex offender registry for Knox County at no cost through the DPS portal at sor.dps.texas.gov, where searches can be run by name or zip code.

Knox County Sheriff Registration

The Knox County Sheriff's Office in Benjamin handles all sex offender registrations for the county. Benjamin is a small community on US-82, and Knox County as a whole is sparsely populated. The sheriff is the central law enforcement authority in the county and the designated registration point for all residents under Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

You must register in person. Bring valid photo ID and documentation of your current address. The sheriff's staff records your photo and fingerprints and submits the completed registration to the Texas DPS. Once the DPS processes the record, it becomes part of the statewide public registry. Knox City, the other notable community in the county, may have a local police department that handles registration for residents inside city limits. If you live in Knox City, check whether you should register with the Knox City Police rather than the sheriff.

Either way, the deadline is seven days from the date you establish your new address. If you moved to Knox County from another state, that seven-day clock started the day you arrived. If you have questions about whether your out-of-state conviction requires Texas registration, consult a Texas attorney before the deadline passes.

Searching Knox County Sex Offender Records

All Knox County registrations are part of the Texas DPS public registry at sor.dps.texas.gov. Enter the name of the person you are looking for or search by zip code. The zip codes 79505 for Benjamin and 79529 for Knox City are the main codes for the county area. Results show each registrant's name, photo, current address, date of birth, and the offense requiring registration.

Knox County's small population means the registry may have a limited number of local results. That does not reduce the usefulness of the search. Each result represents someone who is currently required to register in the county. The registry is free, requires no account, and is updated as new registrations are submitted by local agencies.

The Texas DPS portal is shown below and covers Knox County as part of the statewide registry.

Search by name or zip code to look up registered sex offenders in Knox County and nearby North Texas areas.

Note: DPS name searches can return partial matches. Use zip code searches for a full picture of offenders registered in a specific area.

Chapter 62 in Knox County

Texas sex offender registration is governed statewide by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law covers all aspects of registration, from the initial deadline to annual verification requirements to the penalties for noncompliance. It applies in Knox County the same as in every other Texas county.

Offenders must register within seven days of arriving at any new Texas address. Annual verification is the baseline requirement for most registrants. Offenders with higher risk classifications must verify every 90 days. The duration of the registration obligation depends on the offense. Life registration applies for certain convictions, while ten-year obligations apply to others. A failure to register or verify on schedule is a felony in Texas, which can result in new charges and additional incarceration.

• Register within 7 days at the Knox County Sheriff's Office or city police
• Bring valid ID and proof of your current address
• Verify annually or quarterly based on risk classification
• Report any address change within 7 days
• Notify law enforcement of employment or school enrollment changes

Resources for Knox County Residents

The Knox County Clerk maintains court records for cases in the county, including criminal cases involving sex offenses. The clerk's office is located at the Knox County Courthouse in Benjamin. Court records are public and can be reviewed in person. They show the full case history, including the charge, the outcome, and any registration order.

For statewide resources, the Texas Attorney General provides victim services and information about sex offender management. The National Sex Offender Public Website covers all 50 states, including Texas, and allows cross-state searches. Knox County residents who want to report a suspected noncompliant registrant can contact the Knox County Sheriff's Office or the DPS Crime Records Service directly.