The Sex Offender Registration Division is responsible for monitoring, tracking, and ensuring compliance with all sex offender registration requirements mandated by Texas law. The division plays a critical role in enhancing public safety by maintaining accurate records, conducting compliance checks, and ensuring that registered sex offenders residing, working, or attending school within San Jacinto County meet all legal reporting obligations.

The Sex Offender Registrar is responsible for registering offenders upon their arrival in the county and updating registration information whenever changes occur. This includes verifying residential addresses, employment information, vehicle information, internet identifiers, telephone numbers, educational enrollment, and other information required by state law. Registrants are required to report at specified intervals based on their registration requirements, and the registrar ensures those requirements are met in a timely manner.

A significant portion of the division’s responsibilities involves conducting address verifications and compliance checks. The Sex Offender Registrar routinely verifies reported residences and investigates information regarding offenders who may have moved, failed to register, or otherwise violated registration requirements. These efforts help ensure the accuracy of public registry information and provide accountability for registered offenders residing within the county.

The division works closely with patrol deputies, criminal investigators, prosecutors, probation officers, parole officers, school officials, and other law enforcement agencies to investigate registration violations and address concerns involving registered offenders. When violations are identified, the registrar coordinates investigations and enforcement actions to ensure compliance with state law and to protect the community.

In addition to monitoring compliance, the Sex Offender Registration Division serves as an important resource for the public by maintaining accurate offender information and assisting citizens who have questions regarding registered offenders in their neighborhoods. The division is committed to ensuring transparency while balancing public safety and legal requirements.

The Sex Offender Registrar also maintains extensive records, completes state-mandated reporting requirements, conducts risk-level notifications when required, and ensures that information entered into state and national databases remains accurate and up to date. Through continuous monitoring and proactive enforcement efforts, the division helps reduce opportunities for reoffending and promotes community awareness.

The mission of the Sex Offender Registration Division is to protect the citizens of San Jacinto County through diligent monitoring, accurate recordkeeping, proactive compliance enforcement, and professional management of the sex offender registration program. Through these efforts, the division helps ensure accountability, enhances public safety, and supports the Sheriff’s Office commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community.

Public Information – Sex Offender Registration

Office of the Sex Offender Registrar

The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for administering sex offender registration and compliance in accordance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 62.

The purpose of this program is to promote public safety by ensuring accurate registration, lawful monitoring, and appropriate public notification regarding registered sex offenders within San Jacinto County.

Sex offender registration information available to the public is maintained through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The Sheriff’s Office works in coordination with DPS and other criminal justice partners to ensure that registration information is current and that compliance with registration laws is enforced.

Public Access to Information

Certain sex offender registration information is available to the public through the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry.

Public searches are conducted through DPS, not the local Registrar’s Office.

Helpful Websites & Resources

External links are provided for convenience. The County Sex Offender Registrar’s Office does not control or guarantee the accuracy of content on third-party or state-maintained websites.

Important Limitations

  • Not all offenders are required to register for life; registration periods vary by offense and court order.
  • Some offenders may be listed as inactive, civilly committed, incarcerated, or out of compliance.
  • Address information may reflect a general location rather than a specific address, as allowed by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the public request copies of sex offender records?
Certain information may be available under the Texas Public Information Act. Requests must be submitted formally and are reviewed to ensure compliance with privacy and statutory restrictions.

Can the Registrar remove someone from the registry?
No. Removal or changes to registration requirements can only occur by court order or statutory expiration.

What should I do if I believe information is incorrect?
Members of the public should contact the Sex Offender Registrar’s Office with specific concerns. Registrants must report directly to the Registrar as required by law.

Safety Notice

Information provided through the Sex Offender Registry is intended for public safety purposes only. Misuse of this information to harass, threaten, or discriminate against individuals is prohibited by law and may result in criminal prosecution.

Offenders / Registrants

Registered offenders must report in person as required by law for registration, periodic verification, address changes, employment updates, vehicle updates, or any other mandated changes.

Book an Appointment

Appointments with the Sex Offender Registrar must be scheduled online through the official scheduling portal:

Book an Appointment

Registration / Update Form

Download the official Sex Offender Registration / Update form (PDF)
The PDF is fillable. The signature, verifying-official and thumbprint sections are completed in person at your appointment.

You may print the official registration form and bring it with you to your appointment, or complete it upon arrival before your information is reviewed and validated in the DPS system.

Contact the Sex Offender Registrar

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

This form does not complete your registration.

Texas law requires registered offenders to report in person for registration, periodic verification, and for any change of address, employment, vehicle, school or other mandated change. Use this form only to request an appointment or to notify the Registrar that a change needs to be recorded.

Do not enter your Social Security number, driver’s licence number or other sensitive identifiers on this form. Those are collected in person, on the official form, at your appointment.

Who is reporting

Last, First, Middle — as it appears on your registration.
Optional. Your Texas State Identification number, if you have it.
So the Registrar can reach you about your appointment.
Optional. Used only to confirm your appointment.

What you need

Reason for contacting the Registrar(Required)
Briefly describe what needs to be updated or scheduled. Do not include your Social Security number, driver’s licence number, or other sensitive identifiers here.
Acknowledgement(Required)

Book an appointment directly: appointments with the Sex Offender Registrar are scheduled through the official portal at sjcsor.timetap.com.


Tanya Matthews — Sex Offender Registrar
San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: (936) 653-4367, Prompt 3
Offender Contact Email: sor@sjcso.us

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