Refugio County Sex Offender Registry
Refugio County sex offender records are part of the Texas DPS public registry, which is free to search online. Refugio County is a small South Texas county between Corpus Christi and Victoria. The Refugio County Sheriff's Office handles registration for residents outside the city, while the Refugio Police Department covers city residents. Search by name or zip code to find photos, offense information, and current addresses for anyone required to register in Refugio County.
Refugio County Sex Offender Registry
Refugio County Sheriff and Registration
The Refugio County Sheriff's Office in Refugio handles sex offender registration for all unincorporated parts of the county. Refugio County is a rural South Texas county with a relatively small population. Most of the county's land is ranch and farmland. Residents living outside incorporated city limits register with the sheriff's office.
Registration must be in person. Bring your photo ID and any conviction or supervision documents. The sheriff submits your information to the Texas DPS for the public registry. Any move within or out of the county must be reported within seven days of the change. The city of Refugio has its own police department for city residents. Woodsboro, another incorporated community in the county, may also have local law enforcement for city addresses there.
Refugio County's proximity to the Gulf Coast and Aransas Bay means some residents may live on boats or in RV parks seasonally. Under Texas law, if you establish a residence in the county, even in a mobile or temporary setup, the seven-day registration window applies. Call the sheriff's office if you have questions about whether your specific living arrangement triggers the requirement.
Search Refugio County Sex Offender Records
Go to sor.dps.texas.gov to search the Texas DPS registry. Use zip code 78377 for Refugio or 78393 for Woodsboro. The database is updated when local agencies report new registrations or address changes. Search results include name, photo, current home address, date of birth, and offense information. Risk level appears when assigned.
Search the DPS portal to find all registered sex offenders currently in Refugio County, Texas.
Note: Refugio County's total registered population is small. If you want a broader coastal area search, also check neighboring Aransas and San Patricio counties.
Chapter 62 Registration Requirements
Sex offender registration in Texas is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The statute applies the same way in Refugio County as in every other Texas county. It defines who must register, what they must report, how often they verify, and the penalties for not complying.
Offenders must register within seven days of arriving at any Texas address. Annual verification is the minimum. High-risk offenders verify every 90 days. Missing a verification or failing to report a move is a criminal offense. The law also requires reporting changes to employment, vehicles, and online accounts throughout the entire registration period.
- Register within 7 days of arriving at any Refugio County address
- Rural residents register with the Refugio County Sheriff
- City residents register with city police in Refugio or Woodsboro
- 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
Refugio County Court Records
The Refugio County District Clerk in Refugio maintains public court records for felony cases, including sex offenses. Records are available at the courthouse during business hours. They show charges, verdict or plea, and the sentence imposed. Contact the clerk for guidance on obtaining copies of specific records.
The Texas Office of Court Administration statewide case search may also include Refugio County records from the 135th Judicial District. For older cases, calling the clerk's office ahead of a visit is a good idea to confirm records are available on-site.
Community Safety in Refugio County
Texas does not have automatic neighbor notifications for when a sex offender moves to a new address. The DPS public registry is the primary community awareness tool. In a small, rural county like Refugio, the sheriff and local police are familiar with the registered population, but the public database is still the authoritative source anyone can check at any time.
Search the registry at sor.dps.texas.gov by zip code to see current registrations. The Texas Attorney General's office provides victim resources and information on sex offender management across South Texas. Parents and community organizations in Refugio County should use the registry as a routine safety check.