Moore County Sex Offender Registry

The Texas DPS public registry is the right place to search for registered sex offenders in Moore County. The Moore County Sheriff's Office registers offenders living outside Dumas city limits, and all data is submitted to the statewide DPS database. You can search for free by name, address, or zip code to find anyone required to register in Moore County under Texas law.

Moore County Sheriff Registration

The Moore County Sheriff's Office in Dumas handles sex offender registration for people living in unincorporated areas of Moore County. Dumas is the county seat and the primary city. People who live inside Dumas register with the Dumas Police Department. The sheriff covers the agricultural and rural areas outside the city.

Moore County is in the Texas Panhandle, north of Amarillo. The county has a diverse agricultural economy and a significant workforce population connected to the natural gas and meatpacking industries in the area. When someone registers with the Moore County Sheriff, their information is collected and submitted to the Texas DPS for inclusion in the public registry. New residents from other Texas counties or from out of state must register within seven days of establishing their Moore County address. That includes people released from TDCJ who are relocating to the area.

Contact the Moore County Sheriff's Office in Dumas to confirm registration hours and required documents before your visit.

DPS Registry Search for Moore County

The Texas DPS operates the public sex offender registry at sor.dps.texas.gov. The search tool is free and open to anyone. To find offenders in Moore County, search by zip code, city name, or a person's name. Results include the registrant's name, photo, current address, and the offense that triggered the registration requirement.

The DPS portal aggregates data from the Moore County Sheriff and the Dumas Police Department. Updates happen on a rolling basis as agencies submit new registrations or changes. Risk level designations appear in results when they have been assigned. DPS notes that name searches may return partial or similar-name results. Fingerprint verification is the only definitive way to confirm a specific person's identity in a registry record.

The image below shows the Texas DPS public sex offender registry, the primary tool for searching Moore County registrations.

The DPS portal provides free, public access to all registered sex offender data for Moore County and across Texas.

Texas Registration Law and Chapter 62

Sex offender registration in Texas is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law applies throughout Moore County and all Texas counties. It defines which offenses require registration, sets the timeline for registering, and specifies how often registrants must verify their information. Chapter 62 also covers what happens when someone fails to comply or moves to a new address.

Most people required to register must do so within seven days of establishing a new Texas address. Annual verification is standard for most registrants. Higher-risk offenders must verify every 90 days. Missing a registration or verification deadline is a separate criminal offense under Texas law. Registration duration depends on the offense and the person's criminal history. Some registrations last for life. Others are for a defined period that can end if the person meets the requirements set out in Chapter 62.

• Register within 7 days of moving to a new address in Texas
• Report in person to the sheriff or city police where you live
• Provide current address, photo, fingerprints, and offense information
• Annual verification is required for most registrants
• Higher-risk levels require verification every 90 days
• Missing a deadline can result in new criminal charges

Court Records in Moore County

The Moore County District Clerk maintains records for felony criminal cases tried in the county. Sex offense prosecutions in Moore County are part of that public record. Records include charges, verdict, sentence, and any court-ordered registration requirements. You can request court records at the Moore County Courthouse in Dumas.

Court records are separate from the DPS registry. The registry shows current registration status. Court records document the full legal history of a case. Together the two sources provide a more complete picture of someone's sex offense background in Moore County than either one alone can offer.

Resources for Moore County Residents

The Texas Attorney General's office is the statewide resource for sex offender registry enforcement, victim support, and compliance questions. For Moore County residents who have concerns about a non-compliant offender, contacting the AG's office or the local sheriff is the right step. The AG also handles civil commitment cases for the most dangerous offenders under Texas law.

Moore County borders Oklahoma and New Mexico. Because of that, the National Sex Offender Public Website can be especially useful for checking cross-state histories. The national site covers registries from all 50 states. Texas DPS remains the most accurate and current source for Texas registrations. Combining both tools gives the most complete picture when you need to research someone with a history that spans multiple states.