Lee County Sex Offender Registry

Lee County sits in Central Texas between Austin and Houston, with Giddings as its county seat. The Lee County Sheriff's Office registers sex offenders in unincorporated areas, while city police handle registration for residents inside city limits. All Lee County sex offender records are part of the Texas DPS public registry and can be searched for free at sor.dps.texas.gov using a name or zip code.

Lee County Sheriff Registration

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is located at 200 S. Main St, Giddings, Texas 78942. The sheriff handles sex offender registration for all county residents who live outside the city limits of Giddings or any other incorporated community. Giddings sits along US-290 and serves as the central hub for the county's services and administration.

Residents inside Giddings city limits register with the Giddings Police Department. Other communities in Lee County, such as Lincoln or Lexington, should be checked for whether a local police department handles registration there. When in doubt, call the Lee County Sheriff's Office first. They can confirm which agency covers your specific address and prevent any confusion that could lead to a missed registration deadline.

Show up in person with a valid photo ID and documentation of your current address. The officer takes your photo and fingerprints and submits everything to the Texas DPS. The DPS publishes the record in the statewide public registry. The registration process typically takes less than an hour once you are at the right office with the right documents.

Search Lee County Sex Offender Records

All Lee County registrations are part of the Texas DPS public database at sor.dps.texas.gov. Enter a name or zip code to search. The 78942 zip code covers Giddings. Results show name, photo, date of birth, current address, and the offense requiring registration. Risk levels appear in results where assigned.

The registry reflects current data submitted by local agencies. Searching by zip code gives a geographic view of all registered offenders in an area. There is no cost to search, and no login is required. Check back periodically to see any changes or new registrations in your area.

The DPS registry portal shown here is the official tool for Lee County and all Texas sex offender records.

Search by name or zip code to find registered sex offenders in Giddings and throughout Lee County, Texas.

Note: The DPS notes that name-based searches may return partial or multiple matches. A zip code search provides a more complete geographic picture.

Chapter 62 in Lee County

Sex offender registration in Texas is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. In Lee County, the law requires anyone with a qualifying conviction to register within seven days of establishing a new address. The registration covers not just the primary residence but any secondary residence where you stay regularly as well.

Most registrants must verify their registration annually. Higher-risk offenders verify every 90 days. Some convictions carry lifetime registration obligations while others result in a ten-year period. Failing to register or verify on time is a felony in Texas. That means new charges can be added even if you are already serving a sentence or completing a term of supervision for the underlying offense. Take the deadline seriously and comply on time every time.

• Register within 7 days at the Lee County Sheriff or Giddings Police
• Bring valid ID and address documentation to your registration appointment
• Verify annually or quarterly based on your assigned risk level
• Notify law enforcement before or within 7 days of any address change
• Report changes in employment or school enrollment as required

Lee County Court Records and Resources

The Lee County District Clerk maintains court records for felony cases filed in the county. The courthouse is at 200 S. Main St, Giddings, TX 78942. Court records for sex offense cases are public and include the charges, judgment, sentence, and any registration order. You can review these records in person or request copies from the clerk's office.

For statewide resources, the Texas Attorney General provides victim services and information about sex offender registration. Lee County's location on US-290 means that offenders sometimes move through the area, and the registry is the most reliable way to track current registrations. The National Sex Offender Public Website allows cross-state searches and includes all Lee County registrations as part of the Texas database feed.