Leon County Sex Offenders

Leon County is in East-Central Texas along the Trinity River, with Centerville as its county seat. The Leon County Sheriff's Office is the registration authority for sex offenders in unincorporated parts of the county. City police departments handle registration for residents inside any incorporated municipality. All Leon County sex offender records are searchable through the Texas DPS at sor.dps.texas.gov at no cost.

Leon County Sheriff Registration

The Leon County Sheriff's Office in Centerville handles sex offender registration for all county residents outside of incorporated city or town limits. Centerville sits on I-45 between Dallas and Houston, making it a convenient point along one of Texas's busiest travel corridors. The sheriff's office is at the Leon County Courthouse in downtown Centerville.

The Centerville Police Department registers offenders who live inside city limits. Buffalo, another community in the county, also has a police department that handles registration for its residents. If you live in any other incorporated town in Leon County, check whether that town has its own police. Otherwise, the sheriff covers your registration.

Registration requires an in-person appearance within seven days of establishing your new address. Bring valid photo ID and documentation showing your current residence. The officer records your data and submits it to the Texas DPS for inclusion in the statewide public registry. Once submitted, the record becomes searchable online within a short time.

Leon County Sex Offender Registry Search

The Texas DPS public registry at sor.dps.texas.gov includes all Leon County registrations. Searching is free. Use a name or zip code. The 75833 zip code covers Centerville, and 75831 covers Buffalo. Results show each offender's name, photo, current address, date of birth, and offense. Risk levels appear where assigned.

The DPS updates the registry regularly as local agencies submit new data. A zip code search gives you a geographic view of registered offenders in your part of the county. The registry is accessible at any time, with no sign-in required.

The Texas DPS registry portal is shown below. It is the official search tool for Leon County and all other Texas counties.

Search the DPS portal by name or zip code to find registered sex offenders in Centerville and throughout Leon County.

Chapter 62 and Registration Obligations

Texas sex offender registration follows Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law requires registration within seven days of any new address. Annual verification is required for most registrants. Offenders with higher-risk classifications must verify every 90 days. Some convictions require lifetime registration; others carry a ten-year obligation.

Leon County's location on I-45 means the sheriff and local police see a fair amount of movement through the area. Offenders passing through or establishing temporary residences still have registration obligations under Chapter 62. The seven-day window applies to any residence, whether permanent or extended temporary. Failing to register on time is a felony under Texas law and is enforced by the Leon County District Attorney in the local courts.

• Register within 7 days of establishing any Leon County address
• Appear at the Leon County Sheriff or appropriate city police
• Provide photo ID and current address documentation
• Verify annually or quarterly as required by your risk classification
• Report address changes before or within 7 days of moving

Note: Temporary stays of more than a defined period at any Texas address may trigger a registration obligation. Consult a Texas attorney if you are unsure whether a stay qualifies.

Leon County Court Records and Resources

The Leon County District Clerk maintains public court records for felony cases filed in the county. The courthouse is in Centerville. Court records for sex offense cases are public and include charges, judgments, and sentences. Contact the clerk's office to request records or review them in person. These records provide the legal history of a case, which differs from what the DPS registry shows.

The Texas Attorney General offers victim services and statewide information about sex offender registration. The National Sex Offender Public Website allows multi-state searches and includes Leon County records as part of the Texas database. The DPS program information page explains how to report a registrant who you believe is out of compliance with their Chapter 62 obligations.