Real County Sex Offender Registry

Real County sex offender records are part of the Texas DPS public registry, which is free to search online. Real County is a small, rural county in the Texas Hill Country along the Frio and Nueces rivers. The Real County Sheriff's Office in Leakey handles all sex offender registrations for the county, and you can search current records by name or zip code to find photos, offense information, and home addresses for anyone required to register under Texas law.

Real County Sheriff Registration Office

The Real County Sheriff's Office in Leakey is the only registration agency for sex offenders in Real County. The county has no large incorporated cities with their own police departments, so all registrations go through the sheriff. Real County is a very rural area of the Hill Country, with most residents living on rural routes or in the unincorporated community of Leakey itself.

Registration must be done in person at the sheriff's office. You need a valid photo ID and any documents from your conviction, parole, or probation supervision. The sheriff submits your data to the Texas DPS for the public registry. If you move anywhere in the county, update your registration within seven days. This applies even to temporary housing situations such as staying with relatives or renting a cabin.

Real County attracts seasonal residents and vacation visitors due to its river camps and natural areas. If you are required to register as a sex offender and you spend extended time at a property in Real County, you may be required to register locally. The seven-day rule applies based on where you actually stay, not just your permanent address of record elsewhere.

Note: Real County is part of the 38th Judicial District. The District Court serves multiple small counties in this region of the Hill Country.

Searching Real County Sex Offender Records

Search the Texas DPS registry at sor.dps.texas.gov for offenders in Real County. Use zip code 78873 for Leakey. The database is updated as the Real County Sheriff reports new registrations and changes to DPS. Because Real County's population is small, the total number of registrants is low.

Search results include the person's full name, current home address, photo, date of birth, and the offense that required registration. Risk level is shown when it has been assigned. The National Sex Offender Public Website also covers Texas and allows you to check neighboring states if needed.

Search the Texas DPS registry for all registered sex offenders currently in Real County.

Chapter 62 Registration Requirements

All Texas sex offender registration is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The statute applies the same way in Real County as in any other Texas county. It defines covered offenses, registration timelines, verification schedules, and penalties for violations.

Anyone subject to registration must register within seven days of establishing a Texas address. Verification is at least annual. High-risk offenders verify every 90 days. Missing a verification is a criminal offense. Offenders must also report changes to vehicles, employers, and online accounts throughout the registration period.

• Register within 7 days of establishing a Real County address
• All registrations go through the Real County Sheriff's Office in Leakey
• Bring photo ID and conviction or supervision documents
• Verify registration annually or every 90 days per risk level
• Report all address changes within 7 days
• Extended stays at vacation properties may trigger registration requirements

Real County Court Records

The Real County District Clerk in Leakey maintains felony court records for the county, including sex crime cases. Records are public and can be viewed at the courthouse during business hours. Court records show the charges, the verdict or plea, and the sentence. Because Real County is small, cases may sometimes be transferred to a nearby district court. The Texas Office of Court Administration case search may help locate older or transferred records.

Community Safety in Real County

Texas does not have an automatic notification system for when a sex offender moves to a new address. The DPS public registry is the primary community safety resource. In Real County, a small community where most people know their neighbors, the sheriff's office is also a direct resource for concerns about registered offenders in the area.

Check the registry at sor.dps.texas.gov regularly by zip code. The Texas Attorney General's office provides victim resources and information on sex offender management across Texas. Parents and community organizations in Leakey and the surrounding area should use the registry as a routine safety tool.