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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/]]** // 
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 +===== Texas Laws Regarding Registration =====
  
 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-[[https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1|https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1]]\\ +62.001(5)\\ 
-[[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]]\\ +[[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]]\\ 
-[[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]]+62.002\\ 
 +[[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|SOR FAQ 8]]\\ +62.051(c)\\ 
-[[http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.051|Art. 62.051]]+[[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? === === How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
  
-[[http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.058|Frequency: Art. 62.058]]+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#62.101|Length of requirement: Art. 62.101]]+=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? === 
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 +Yes, level 1 (low risk), level 2 (moderate risk), level 3 (high risk) 
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 +=== 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\\ 
 +[[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? === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
  
-[[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]]\\ +Prohibited employment 62.063\\ 
-Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Ch. 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]]\\ 
-[[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]]+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? ===
  
-[[http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.063|Art. 62.404]]+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? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
  
-[[http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.063|Art. 62.059]]+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? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
  
-[[https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1|SOR FAQ 4 and 6]]+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]]
  
-[[http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm#62.063|Art. 62.153..]] 
  
 ===== 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\\ 
-[[https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/files/cj/penalcode.pdf|https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/files/cj/penalcode.pdf ]]+[[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? ===
  
-This parole info is the best we could find.\\ +No.
-[[https://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/parole/03.06.01_parole_policy.pdf|https://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/parole/03.06.01_parole_policy.pdf ]]+
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
  
-We found only info regarding juveniles.\\ +Only for juveniles, and they must be discharged at age 19.\\ 
-[[https://www.texasjuveniledefenders.com/juvenile-sex-offense-sentencing.html|https://www.texasjuveniledefenders.com/juvenile-sex-offense-sentencing.html]]+[[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? ===
  
-Art. 62.201, 202 and #62.063\\ +61.201\\ 
-[[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://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]]\\ 
-See also:\\ +61.202\\ 
-[[https://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/parole/03.06.11_parole_policy.pdf|https://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/parole/03.06.11_parole_policy.pdf ]]+[[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? ===
  
-Age of consent is 17\\ +Age of consent is 17. Sec.A21.11\\ 
-[[http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/pdf/PE.21.pdf|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? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
-Not an exemption law, no, but as a defense:\\ +21.11(b)(1)\\ 
-[[https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/texas|https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/texas]]+[[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? ===
  
-[[http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/EL/htm/EL.11.htm|Section 11.002-4 of the Texas Election Code]]+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? === === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
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 === How does the state’s legislative process work? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-[[http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/|http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/ ]]\\ +[[https://www.tlc.texas.gov/docs/legref/legislativeprocess.pdf|https://www.tlc.texas.gov/docs/legref/legislativeprocess.pdf]]\\ 
-[[http://www.tlc.state.tx.us/docs/legref/gtli.pdf#page=7|http://www.tlc.state.tx.us/docs/legref/gtli.pdf#page=7]]+[[https://house.texas.gov/about-us/bill/|https://house.texas.gov/about-us/bill/]]
  
-=== How can I locate and track legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===+=== 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]] [[http://www.legis.state.tx.us/billlookup/billnumber.aspx|http://www.legis.state.tx.us/billlookup/billnumber.aspx]]
  
-[[http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Resources/FollowABill.aspx|http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Resources/FollowABill.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: === === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
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 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
-[[http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/|http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/]]\\+[[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]] [[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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 [[https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/contact.htm|https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/contact.htm]] [[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: ===
  
 Texas Voices for Reason and Justice\\ Texas Voices for Reason and Justice\\
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 === 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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