Tom Green County Sex Offender Registry

Tom Green County is located in west-central Texas and its county seat is San Angelo. The Texas DPS public registry at sor.dps.texas.gov allows residents and the public to search for registered sex offenders throughout Tom Green County, drawing from registrations processed by the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office and the San Angelo Police Department.

Who Handles Registration in Tom Green County

Registration in Tom Green County is split between two primary agencies. The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office handles registration for people who live in unincorporated parts of the county outside of any city. The San Angelo Police Department handles registration for residents living within San Angelo city limits.

San Angelo is the county seat and by far the largest city in Tom Green County. The San Angelo PD maintains a registration process for city residents, collecting photos, addresses, employer information, and vehicle data. The sheriff's office handles the same process for the rural and unincorporated areas of the county.

All registrations from both agencies are transmitted to the Texas DPS and appear in the statewide public registry. This means a single DPS search covers the full county regardless of which local agency processed a particular registration.

Searching the Tom Green County Registry

Use the Texas DPS public search tool at sor.dps.texas.gov to find registered sex offenders in Tom Green County. You can search by name or by address. The address search lets you set a radius and find all registrants within that distance from any location in San Angelo or the surrounding county.

Results show each registrant's current registered address, a photo, the offense they were convicted of, and their assigned risk level. Texas uses a three-level system. Level 1 is low risk, Level 2 is moderate, and Level 3 is the highest risk. Active community notification is required when a Level 3 offender moves into a new area. In Tom Green County, that responsibility falls to the Sheriff's Office or San Angelo PD depending on where the person lives.

The registry is updated regularly as local agencies submit new registrations and address changes to DPS. Searching by address rather than name typically gives the most useful results when checking a specific neighborhood or area.

Registration Under Chapter 62

Sex offender registration in Texas is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The law defines which offenses require registration, the length of the registration period, and what registrants must do to stay in compliance. It applies to anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Texas, even those convicted in another state.

In Tom Green County, new registrants must appear in person at the applicable law enforcement office within seven days of establishing a residence or being released from a TDCJ facility. They provide a current photo, confirm their address, identify their employer and any vehicles. Most registrants verify annually. Those in higher risk categories must verify every 90 days.

Any change to address, job, or vehicle must be reported within seven days. Failure to register or update is a state jail felony. Repeat violations or those tied to more serious underlying offenses can be charged as third-degree felonies. Tom Green County law enforcement coordinates with state supervision staff to verify compliance.

Tom Green County Court Records

The Tom Green County District Clerk maintains criminal court records for sex offense cases prosecuted in the county. Multiple district courts serve Tom Green County, handling felony cases including sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, and other sex crimes that carry registration requirements. Case files, judgments, and docket history are available for public review through the clerk's office in San Angelo.

The district courts in San Angelo hear cases across the full range of sex offense charges that appear in the county. Misdemeanor cases with registration implications are handled by the county courts at law. Anyone looking for records tied to a specific sex offense case in Tom Green County should contact the appropriate clerk's office for direction.

The Texas DPS Sex Offender Registration Program sets the rules for registration across all Texas counties including Tom Green. All registrations made locally with the sheriff's office or San Angelo PD appear in the DPS statewide database.

Tom Green County Resources

• Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry - public search for Tom Green County
• Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - state registration law
• Texas DPS Registration Program - program information and requirements
• National Sex Offender Public Website - search across state registries
• State Bar of Texas - attorney referrals for registration legal matters

For legal questions about sex offender registration in Tom Green County, including eligibility for removal from the registry, consult a licensed Texas attorney. The State Bar of Texas referral service connects residents with attorneys experienced in this area of law.