La Salle County Sex Offenders

La Salle County is in the South Texas brush country, with Cotulla as its county seat along I-35. The La Salle County Sheriff's Office registers sex offenders living in unincorporated parts of the county, and the Cotulla Police Department handles registration for city residents. All registration data flows to the Texas DPS, where it is made publicly available through the free search portal at sor.dps.texas.gov.

La Salle County Sheriff and Cotulla Police Registration

The La Salle County Sheriff's Office in Cotulla is the registration authority for sex offenders living in rural and unincorporated areas of the county. Cotulla itself is the main population center in La Salle County and sits at the intersection of I-35 and US-97. The sheriff's office is located at the county courthouse in downtown Cotulla.

Residents who live inside Cotulla city limits register with the Cotulla Police Department. If you are not sure whether your address is inside or outside the city limits, call the sheriff's office first. They can direct you to the correct agency. Going to the wrong office does not satisfy your registration obligation. The seven-day window applies from the moment you establish your new address, so do not delay in figuring out where to go.

Bring valid photo ID and address documentation when you register. The registration officer will take your photo and submit the data to the Texas DPS. Your record will appear in the public registry once the DPS processes it. If you are in a supervisory program, your supervising officer may also have requirements related to your registration. Stay in contact with both your supervising agency and the registration office.

La Salle County Sex Offender Registry Search

The Texas DPS registry at sor.dps.texas.gov includes all La Salle County registrations. Searching is free. Enter a name or the zip code 78014 for Cotulla to see current records. Results show the offender's name, photo, date of birth, residential address, and the offense that requires registration. Risk levels appear where assigned.

La Salle County's total population is small, so the number of registered offenders may not be large. Each result is worth reviewing carefully since the county covers a large geographic area. The registry is updated as local agencies submit new data to the DPS. Returning to check periodically gives you the most current information available.

The Texas DPS registry portal is shown here. It covers La Salle County and all other Texas counties.

Search by name or zip code to find registered sex offenders in Cotulla and throughout La Salle County.

Chapter 62 and Registration in La Salle County

Registration in La Salle County is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law sets the same requirements in La Salle County as anywhere else in Texas. Those who must register are required to do so within seven days of establishing a new address. Verification is required at least annually, with quarterly check-ins for higher-risk registrants.

Some offenses require lifetime registration. Others carry a ten-year obligation. The specific duration depends on the conviction type and the offender's prior registration history. Failure to register on time is a felony under Texas law, and it is prosecuted in the county where the offense of failing to register occurred. La Salle County law enforcement and the county district attorney take these violations seriously. Do not assume that a rural setting or small community makes enforcement less likely.

• Register within 7 days of arriving at any La Salle County address
• Report to the La Salle County Sheriff or Cotulla Police based on your address
• Provide photo ID and current address documentation
• Verify annually or every 90 days as required
• Report any address change before or within 7 days of moving

Note: La Salle County is along a major travel corridor. Registration obligations apply even during temporary or extended stays at any Texas address.

Court Records and Resources in La Salle County

The La Salle County District Clerk maintains court records for felony cases filed in the county. The clerk's office is at the courthouse in Cotulla. Court records for sex offense cases are public and include the charging documents, judgment, and sentence. Contact the clerk's office to request copies or to review records in person.

The Texas Attorney General provides victim services and statewide resources related to sex offender management. The National Sex Offender Public Website allows you to search across Texas and other states. For reporting a non-compliant registrant in La Salle County, contact the La Salle County Sheriff's Office or reach out to the DPS Crime Records Service through the DPS program page.