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===== Texas Laws Regarding Registration =====

=== Who must register? ===

62.001(5)\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.001|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.001]]\\
62.002\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.002|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.002]]

=== What information must registrants provide? ===

62.051(c)\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.051|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.051 ]]

=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===

Repeat offenders 90 days; others yearly 62.058\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.058|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.058]]\\
With a few exceptions, for life 62.101(a) or ten years 62.101(b)\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.101|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.101]]

=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===

Yes, level 1 (low risk), level 2 (moderate risk), level 3 (high risk)

=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===

Yes\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm|Sex Offender Screening Tool]]

=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===

Only a juvenile sex offender’s registration information ordered nonpublic by a juvenile court. SO FAQ 10\\
[[https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1|https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1]]

=== Is there a registration fee? ===

No

=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===

Prohibited employment 62.063\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.063|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.063]]\\
Prohibited location of residence at universities and restrictions on entry onto school premises 62.064\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.064|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.064]]\\
Individual jurisdictions may establish residency restrictions

=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===

Art. 62.404\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.404|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.404]]

=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===

Complicated; basically, if in state 3 or more times for 48 or more hours within a month’s period must report before the last day of that month\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.059|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.059]]

=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===

More than 14 consecutive or 30 aggregate days in a year 62.151\\
see also 62.152 and .153\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.151|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.151]]


===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====

=== What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===

21.02; 21.07 – 21.18\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.21.htm|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.21.htm]]\\
22.011; 22.021\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.22.htm|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.22.htm]]\\
25.02\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.25.htm|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.25.htm]]\\
43.05;43.45,46\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.43.htm|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.43.htm]]\\
20.02,03,04\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.20.htm|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.20.htm]]

=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===

No.

=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===

Only for juveniles, and they must be discharged at age 19.\\
[[https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=T&app=9&p_dir=N&p_rloc=208693&p_tloc=&p_ploc=1&pg=2&p_tac=&ti=37&pt=11&ch=380&rl=8559|https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=T&app=9&p_dir=N&p_rloc=208693&p_tloc=&p_ploc=1&pg=2&p_tac=&ti=37&pt=11&ch=380&rl=8559]]

=== What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. ===

[[https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/bpp/publications/PIT_English.pdf|https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/bpp/publications/PIT_English.pdf]]

=== What are the state civil commitment laws? ===

61.201\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.201|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.201]]\\
61.202\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.202|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.202]]

=== What is the age of consent? ===

Age of consent is 17. Sec.A21.11\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/pdf/PE.21.pdf|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/pdf/PE.21.pdf ]]

=== Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===

21.11(b)(1)\\
[[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/pdf/PE.21.pdf|https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/pdf/PE.21.pdf]]


===== Info for State Advocates =====

=== Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===

Reentry Resources for Ex-Offenders Voting\\
[[https://guides.sll.texas.gov/reentry-resources/voting|https://guides.sll.texas.gov/reentry-resources/voting]]

=== What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===

[[http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm|http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm]]\\
[[https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/sexoffender.htm|https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/sexoffender.htm]]

=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===

[[https://www.tlc.texas.gov/docs/legref/legislativeprocess.pdf|https://www.tlc.texas.gov/docs/legref/legislativeprocess.pdf]]\\
[[https://house.texas.gov/about#bill|https://house.texas.gov/about#bill]]

=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===

[[http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/|http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/ ]]\\
[[http://www.legis.state.tx.us/billlookup/billnumber.aspx|http://www.legis.state.tx.us/billlookup/billnumber.aspx]]

=== Best keywords are: ===

Sexual offense, sex offender, sex offender registration

=== How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===

[[https://capitol.texas.gov/Resources/FollowABill.aspx|https://capitol.texas.gov/Resources/FollowABill.aspx ]]

=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===

Appropriations:\\
[[http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=85R&CmteCode=C030|http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=85R&CmteCode=C030]]\\
Criminal jurisprudence:\\
[[http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=85R&CmteCode=C220|http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=85R&CmteCode=C220]]\\
Juvenile justice and family:\\
[[http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=85R&CmteCode=C340|http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=85R&CmteCode=C340]]

=== Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===

[[https://capitol.texas.gov/Members/Members.aspx?Chamber=S|https://capitol.texas.gov/Members/Members.aspx?Chamber=S]]\\
[[http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Members/Members.aspx?Chamber=H|http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Members/Members.aspx?Chamber=H]]


===== Other Useful State Information =====

=== Contact information for state registry office ===

Sex Offender Registration Bureau (512) 424-2800\\
[[https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/sexoffender.htm|https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/sexoffender.htm]]\\
[[https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/contact.htm|https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/contact.htm]]

=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===

Texas Voices for Reason and Justice\\
[[http://texasvoices.org/|http://texasvoices.org/]]

=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===

Response needed.

=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===

Response needed.

=== Other helpful information ===

[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/texas/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/texas/ ]]