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Texas Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1
see also https://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/parole/03.06.01_parole_policy.pdf
and http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/htm/PE.21.htm
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
No information available
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
SOR FAQ 18 https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/faq.htm#a1
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Ch. 62.063
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
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 will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
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?
Response needed.
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/files/cj/penalcode.pdf
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
This parole info is the best we could find.
https://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/parole/03.06.01_parole_policy.pdf
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
We found only info regarding juveniles.
https://www.texasjuveniledefenders.com/juvenile-sex-offense-sentencing.html
What are the state civil commitment laws?
Art. 62.201, 202 and #62.063
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm
See also:
https://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/parole/03.06.11_parole_policy.pdf
What is the age of consent?
Age of consent is 17
Sec.A21.11
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Not an exemption law, no, but as a defense:
https://www.ageofconsent.net/states/texas
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
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
https://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/crime_records/pages/sexoffender.htm
How does the state’s legislative process work?
How can I locate and track legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Appropriations:
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
Juvenile justice and family:
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=85R&CmteCode=C340
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
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/contact.htm
RSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Texas Voices for Reason and Justice
http://texasvoices.org/
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other helpful information
Response needed.
Link needed.