Midland County Sex Offender Registry

Midland County is an active oil and gas hub in West Texas with a significant number of registered sex offenders tracked through the Texas DPS public registry. The Midland County Sheriff's Office and the Midland Police Department both register offenders depending on where they live. Search the free DPS registry by name, address, or zip code to find current registrations for anyone required to register in Midland County.

Midland County Sheriff Registration

The Midland County Sheriff's Office is located at 400 South Main Street in Midland. The sheriff handles sex offender registration for people living in unincorporated areas of Midland County. The county seat of Midland is a large, fast-growing city. People who live inside Midland city limits register with the Midland Police Department instead of the sheriff.

Midland County is part of the Permian Basin and has seen significant population growth tied to the oil and gas industry. That growth brings a larger and more mobile population, which affects the sex offender registry. When new residents move to Midland County from other Texas counties or from other states, they must register within seven days of establishing their new address. The sheriff's office and Midland PD both submit registration data to the Texas DPS for inclusion in the public registry.

The image below shows the Midland County Sheriff's Office, which handles registration for sex offenders living outside Midland city limits.

The Midland County Sheriff's Office processes registrations for those living in unincorporated parts of the county.

Midland Police Department Registration

The Midland Police Department handles sex offender registration for people who live inside Midland city limits. As the county seat and the dominant city in Midland County, most registrations in the county go through the Midland Police Department rather than the sheriff's office. Midland PD submits all that data to the Texas DPS, which then updates the public registry.

The image below shows the Midland Police Department, which is the primary registration agency for Midland city residents.

City residents in Midland register with the Midland Police Department under the same Chapter 62 rules that govern the county.

Midland PD works with the county sheriff on compliance checks and verification to ensure that registered offenders are living where they say they are. This cooperation helps keep Midland County's registry accurate and current.

DPS Registry Search for Midland County

The Texas DPS public sex offender registry is at sor.dps.texas.gov. This is a free tool. You can search for Midland County offenders by name, zip code, or street address. Results include the registrant's name, photo, current address, and the offense that triggered registration. Risk level designations appear in results when assigned.

The registry pulls data from both the Midland County Sheriff and the Midland Police Department. It is updated regularly as agencies submit new registrations and changes. DPS notes that name searches may return partial matches. Fingerprint verification remains the only definitive way to confirm a specific identity. For the most current and reliable Midland County sex offender data, the DPS portal is the best source. Third-party sites may have outdated information.

Note: Midland County's high job market mobility means the registry can change frequently as people move in and out. Check the DPS portal regularly for the most current data.

Chapter 62 Registration Requirements

Sex offender registration in Texas is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law applies throughout Midland County. It defines which offenses trigger registration, when you must register, how often you must verify, and what happens when you change addresses. Chapter 62 covers both city and county residents with the same rules regardless of which local agency handles registration.

Most offenders must register within seven days of moving to a new address. Annual verification is standard for most registrants. Higher-risk offenders verify every 90 days. Missing a registration or verification deadline is a criminal offense in Texas. People who work or attend school in Midland County but live elsewhere may also have registration obligations at their work or school location under Chapter 62. Registration duration can be for life or for a defined term based on the offense and the person's record.

• Register within 7 days of establishing a new Midland County address
• Register with Midland PD if living inside Midland city limits
• Register with the sheriff if living outside city limits
• Provide address, photo, fingerprints, and offense details
• Annual verification required for most registrants
• Higher-risk classifications require quarterly verification

Court Records and State Resources

The Midland County District Clerk maintains public court records for felony criminal cases tried in the county. Sex offense prosecutions are included in those records. Court records show the full case history including charges, verdict, sentence, and registration orders. You can request records at the Midland County Courthouse or check for online access options provided by the clerk.

The Texas Attorney General's office provides statewide resources on the sex offender registry, victim support, and compliance enforcement. For cross-state searches, the National Sex Offender Public Website covers all 50 states and can help track people who have moved to Midland County from out of state. Texas DPS is the most current source for local Texas records.