Search Maverick County Sex Offenders

Registered sex offenders in Maverick County can be found through the Texas DPS public registry. The Maverick County Sheriff's Office handles registration for offenders living outside Eagle Pass city limits, and all that data is shared with the statewide DPS database. You can search by name, address, or zip code to find anyone required to register in Maverick County under Texas law.

Maverick County Sheriff and Registration

The Maverick County Sheriff's Office in Eagle Pass is responsible for registering sex offenders who live in unincorporated parts of the county. Eagle Pass is the county seat and the largest city in Maverick County. People who live inside Eagle Pass register with the Eagle Pass Police Department. The sheriff handles registration for everyone else in the county's rural and unincorporated areas.

Maverick County is located in Southwest Texas along the Rio Grande, directly across from Piedras Negras, Mexico. The county seat of Eagle Pass is a significant border city with active trade and cross-border traffic. When an offender registers in Maverick County, the local agency submits their information to the Texas DPS. That data becomes part of the public registry and is updated on a rolling basis. Anyone who has recently moved into the county from another Texas county or from out of state must register within seven days of establishing their new address.

For current registration hours and required documents, contact the Maverick County Sheriff's Office in Eagle Pass before visiting.

DPS Registry Search for Maverick County

Texas maintains the public sex offender registry at sor.dps.texas.gov. The tool is free and open to anyone. You can search for offenders in Maverick County by entering a zip code, street address, city name, or a specific person's name. Results display the registrant's name, photo, current address, and the offense that triggered registration. Risk level information appears in the results when it has been assigned.

The DPS database pulls from registration data submitted by local agencies in Maverick County including the sheriff and Eagle Pass PD. The registry reflects updates submitted by those agencies and is generally current. DPS notes that name searches may return multiple partial matches. For confirmed identity, fingerprint-based verification is the only certain method. If you need to verify someone's exact registration status, start with the DPS portal and then contact the sheriff's office if you have follow-up questions.

The image below shows the Texas DPS sex offender registration program page used for Maverick County and all Texas counties.

The DPS collects all Maverick County registration data through this program and publishes it to the public registry.

Chapter 62 Registration Requirements

Texas sex offender registration is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. This law applies in every Texas county, including Maverick County. It defines the offenses that trigger registration, the timeline for registering, and what information must be provided. Chapter 62 also sets the rules for verification and for changes in address or other registration details.

Most people required to register must do so within seven days of moving to a new address in Texas. Annual verification is required for most registrants. Some offenders at higher risk levels must verify every 90 days. Missing a registration or verification deadline is a criminal offense under Texas law. The length of the registration requirement varies by offense type and criminal history. Some people must register for life. Others complete a defined period and may eventually be removed from the registry if they meet the legal criteria.

• Register within 7 days of moving to a new address in Texas
• Appear in person at the sheriff or police where you live
• Provide current address, photo, fingerprints, and offense details
• Verify annually or more often for higher-risk classifications
• Report any address change before you move
• Failure to register is a separate criminal offense

Court Records in Maverick County

The Maverick County District Clerk maintains court records for felony cases tried in the county, including sex offense cases. Those records are public information. They show the charges filed, the outcome of the trial, the sentence imposed, and any court orders related to registration. You can request these records at the courthouse in Eagle Pass.

Court records are a different resource than the DPS registry. The registry tells you where an offender is registered today. Court records show what happened in the legal proceedings, including any appeals or changes to a sentence over time. Both are useful sources when you need a full picture of someone's criminal history in Maverick County.

Resources for Maverick County Residents

For statewide information on sex offender management and victim resources, the Texas Attorney General's office is the primary contact. The Attorney General oversees sex offender compliance programs and provides victim support information. Maverick County residents who have concerns about a non-compliant offender can contact that office or report to the local sheriff.

The National Sex Offender Public Website provides a search tool that covers registries from all 50 states. Because Maverick County borders Mexico, people may travel frequently or have histories in multiple jurisdictions. The national site can help track records for people who have lived in multiple states. Texas DPS remains the best source for current Texas-only registrations.