Find Sex Offenders in Somervell County

Somervell County sex offender records are publicly available through the Texas DPS online registry at no cost. The Somervell County Sheriff's Office in Glen Rose handles sex offender registration for residents in unincorporated areas, while the Glen Rose Police Department serves those within Glen Rose city limits. Search the DPS registry by name, zip code, or address to find registered offenders in Somervell County.

Somervell County Registration Locations

Somervell County is a small county in North-Central Texas on the Paluxy River near Dinosaur Valley State Park. Glen Rose is the county seat and the only incorporated city. The Glen Rose Police Department handles registration for sex offenders living within Glen Rose city limits. The Somervell County Sheriff's Office handles registrations for everyone outside the city, which includes rural properties, ranches, and smaller unincorporated communities.

Registration must be done in person at the appropriate agency. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID. Any court paperwork, probation documents, or parole records related to your conviction are also required. The registering agency enters your information and sends it to the Texas DPS for the statewide public database. All address changes must be reported within seven days under Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Somervell County sees a lot of day-trippers and visitors from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. People who stay long enough to establish a local address in Somervell County, and who are registered sex offenders in Texas, must register locally. Short vacations typically do not trigger registration obligations, but extended stays at vacation rentals can.

Searching the Somervell County Registry

The Texas DPS sex offender registry at sor.dps.texas.gov is the official source for registered offender data in Somervell County. The primary zip code for Glen Rose and the county is 76043. Search by name or zip code to see all registrants with addresses in the area. Records show the registrant's name, photo, current home address, date of birth, and offense details. Risk levels appear when assigned by a supervision authority.

If you want updates automatically, use the DPS email subscription service. Set up a free account on the registry portal and subscribe to any zip code in Somervell County. You will receive an email notification whenever the database changes for a registrant in that zip code. No fee is required. The National Sex Offender Public Website is available for searches that cross state lines.

Use the Texas DPS portal to look up registered sex offenders in Somervell County by zip code.

Texas Chapter 62 Registration Rules

Sex offender registration in Somervell County is controlled by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The statute applies the same way across all Texas counties. It defines which offenses require registration, what information must be provided at registration, how often offenders must verify, and the consequences for failing to follow through. Non-compliance is a felony and does not require intent to be criminally charged.

The seven-day registration window applies to all registrants who establish any Texas address. Whether you are released from prison, beginning probation, or relocating from another state, the clock starts on the day you arrive at your Somervell County address. Annual in-person verification is the minimum standard. High-risk offenders must verify every 90 days. Changes to employment, vehicles, and online accounts must be reported within seven days.

• Glen Rose city residents register with the Glen Rose Police Department
• Unincorporated area residents register with the Somervell County Sheriff
• Register within 7 days of establishing any Somervell County address
• Bring photo ID and court or supervision paperwork
• Verify annually or every 90 days based on risk level
• Report all address changes within 7 days

Court Records in Somervell County

Felony court records for Somervell County are kept by the Somervell County District Clerk in Glen Rose. These records are public and include charging documents, guilty pleas or verdicts, and sentencing information. Visit the courthouse in Glen Rose or call the clerk's office to ask about hours and copy fees before you visit. Older records may need to be requested in advance.

The Texas Office of Court Administration has an online case search that may include Somervell County court records. For those under state supervision, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search provides information on current incarceration and parole status.

Safety Resources in Somervell County

The DPS public registry is the main resource residents have for checking on registered sex offenders in Somervell County. Search by zip code at sor.dps.texas.gov. No cost. No account required. The Texas Attorney General's office manages victim services and provides guidance on sex offender supervision programs statewide. For questions about a specific registrant in Somervell County, contact the Glen Rose Police Department or the Somervell County Sheriff's Office depending on where that person lives.