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texas [2017/08/04 18:20] juantexas [2023/05/27 09:48] (current) – [Texas Laws Regarding Registration] rkdbus
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-===== State Laws Regarding Registration =====+//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
  
-=== Who must register===+{{  :tx.png?nolink&175x139}}
  
-[[https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1|https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1]]+===== Texas Laws Regarding Registration =====
  
-[[https://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/parole/03.06.01_parole_policy.pdf|see also https://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/parole/03.06.01_parole_policy.pdf]]+=== Who must register? ===
  
-[[http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/htm/PE.21.htm|and http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/htm/PE.21.htm]]+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? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
  
-[[https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1|https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1]]+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 ]]
  
-[[http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.051|Art. 62.051 http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.051]]+=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
  
-=== How frequently must they register? ===+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]]
  
-[[http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.063|Art. 62.058 http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.063]]+=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
  
-[[http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.063|Length of requirement: Art. 62.101 http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.063]]+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? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-No information available \\ +Only a juvenile sex offender’s registration information ordered nonpublic by a juvenile court. SO FAQ 10\\ 
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===+[[https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1|https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1]]
  
-[[https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1| SOR FAQ 18 https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1]]+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
  
-<font 7.5pt/verdana,sans-serif;;#555555;;inherit>Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Ch. 62.063</font>+No
  
-[[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]]+=== 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? === === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Art62.404\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[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? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +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\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[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? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +More than 14 consecutive or 30 aggregate days in a year 62.151\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+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 ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +21.02; 21.07 – 21.18\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[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? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +No.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Only for juveniles, and they must be discharged at age 19.\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/340-policy|http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/340-policy]]
  
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? === === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +61.201\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[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? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Age of consent is 17Sec.A21.11\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[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? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +21.11(b)(1)\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[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 ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Reentry Resources for Ex-Offenders Voting\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[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? === === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +[[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]]\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[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? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +[[https://www.tlc.texas.gov/docs/legref/legislativeprocess.pdf|https://www.tlc.texas.gov/docs/legref/legislativeprocess.pdf]]\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[https://house.texas.gov/about-us/bill/|https://house.texas.gov/about-us/bill/]]
  
 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +[[http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/|http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/ ]]\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Statute XYZ.123]]+[[http://www.legis.state.tx.us/billlookup/billnumber.aspx|http://www.legis.state.tx.us/billlookup/billnumber.aspx]]
  
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Sexual offense, sex offender, sex offender registration
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +[[https://capitol.texas.gov/Resources/FollowABill.aspx|https://capitol.texas.gov/Resources/FollowABill.aspx ]]
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Appropriations:\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[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: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +[[https://capitol.texas.gov/Members/Members.aspx?Chamber=S|https://capitol.texas.gov/Members/Members.aspx?Chamber=S]]\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[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 ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === Contact information for state registry office === === Contact information for state registry office ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Sex Offender Registration Bureau (512) 424-2800\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Email or website needed.]]\\ +[[https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/sexoffender.htm|https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/sexoffender.htm]]\\ 
-123-456-7890+[[https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/contact.htm|https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/contact.htm]]
  
-=== RSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===+=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Texas Voices for Reason and Justice\\ 
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+[[http://texasvoices.org/|http://texasvoices.org/]]
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
  
-Response needed.\\ +[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/texas/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/texas/ ]]
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]+
  
  
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