Texas

Verified 2026-06-07

AWA compliant: No
Tier system: Offense-based, no numeric tiers. Registrants listed as "Sex Offender" or designated "Sexually Violent Predator." *Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 62.001 et seq.*
Registration duration: Most offenses: Lifetime. Non-reportable offense: 10 yrs from supervision end. *Art. 62.101*
Check-in frequency: Lifetime registrants: Every 90 days. 10-yr registrants: Annually. *Art. 62.058*
Residency restriction: None statewide — local ordinances pervasive and often far more restrictive than state law. ⁸
Employer listed: Yes (employer name and address). *Art. 62.005*
Relief available: Limited. Non-lifetime registrants removed after 10 yrs. Lifetime: Petition available after 10 yrs for certain "non-sexually violent" offenses (juvenile adjudication offenses); few adults qualify. *Art. 62.301*

Statutes and sources

Art. 62.005 — Public registry employer listing· verified 2026-06-16
Art. 62.058 — In-person check-in frequency· verified 2026-06-16
Art. 62.101 — Registration duration· verified 2026-06-16
Art. 62.301 — Petition for removal· verified 2026-06-16
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 62.001 et seq. — Sex offender registration· verified 2026-06-16

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