Texas Sex Offender Information
This page provides a state-level overview of registered-offender listings in Texas, including totals, per-capita density, and ZIP Code-level breakdowns. Data is drawn from publicly available registry listing records and population estimates. Use this page to understand statewide patterns and to explore ZIP Codes within Texas.
Important: Registry listings are shaped by state laws, enforcement practices, and registration duration. These statistics do not measure offense prevalence or individual risk.
Last updated: January 2026 • Data coverage: 50-state public registry listing records
Quick Facts
- State: Texas (TX)
- Official registry: Visit Texas official registry
- Last updated: January 2026
- Data coverage: 50-state public registry listing records (excluding territories)
State-Level Statistics
Interpretation
Per-capita density (per 100,000 residents) is the best way to compare registry listing levels across states. Differences across states can reflect legal definitions, registration requirements, duration rules, and public reporting practices—not underlying offending behavior.
Top ZIP Codes in Texas
Top 10 ZIP Codes by Total Registry Listings
This table highlights ZIP Codes with the highest total number of registered offenders based on publicly available registry data. Rankings reflect raw volume only and do not account for population size.
| Rank | ZIP Code | Registry Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79339 | 519 |
| 2 | 75216 | 482 |
| 3 | 75241 | 416 |
| 4 | 77078 | 398 |
| 5 | 77093 | 368 |
| 6 | 79928 | 365 |
| 7 | 77016 | 350 |
| 8 | 76119 | 345 |
| 9 | 75217 | 339 |
| 10 | 78207 | 330 |
Top 10 ZIP Codes by Registry Listing Density (per 100,000 residents)
This table ranks ZIP Codes by the number of registered sex offenders per capita to provide population-adjusted context. Rankings exclude ZIP Codes with population under 1,000 to avoid unstable per-capita rates.
| Rank | ZIP Code | Listings | Population | Density /100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79339 | 519 | 6,707 | 7,738.2 |
| 2 | 77078 | 398 | 14,705 | 2,706.6 |
| 3 | 76102 | 221 | 11,783 | 1,875.6 |
| 4 | 75215 | 326 | 18,840 | 1,730.4 |
| 5 | 77703 | 193 | 11,640 | 1,658.1 |
| 6 | 77026 | 329 | 20,536 | 1,602.1 |
| 7 | 75141 | 74 | 4,686 | 1,579.2 |
| 8 | 78208 | 61 | 3,877 | 1,573.4 |
| 9 | 76245 | 27 | 1,778 | 1,518.6 |
| 10 | 77028 | 272 | 18,379 | 1,479.9 |
Population source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates (ZCTA). Density rankings exclude ZIP Codes with population under 1,000.
Key Finding: In Texas, registry listings are geographically concentrated: a small number of ZIP Codes account for a meaningful share of the statewide total.
How Registration Works in Texas
State Registry Links
- Texas official registry: https://sor.dps.texas.gov/
- National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW): https://www.nsopw.gov/
Registration Basics
- Who must register: People with a reportable conviction or adjudication under Texas's Sex Offender Registration Program must register. Texas law also covers many extrajurisdictional registrants (for example, people with federal, military, or out-of-state convictions) who live, work, or attend school in Texas and whose offense triggers registration under Texas law.Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 62.001, art. 62.051
- How long registration lasts: Texas generally requires either lifetime registration or a 10-year registration period, depending on the underlying reportable offense and circumstances. For many serious offenses, the duty to register is for life. For certain other offenses, the duty may last 10 years (and can end only if the statute's conditions are satisfied).Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 62.101
- Public visibility: Texas maintains a statewide public sex offender registry through DPS, which publishes registrant information online. Publicly available information is governed by Texas law and may vary by data element and offender category.Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 62.005, art. 62.006
- Address changes / compliance: Texas requires timely reporting of changes, including residence changes, to the person's primary registration authority. For many address changes, a registrant must report no later than the 7th day before the intended move. Texas law also includes rules for moves to another state and additional requirements for certain registrants (including those without a fixed residence).Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 62.055, art. 62.051
Update Cadence: Registry records and registration obligations may change as people move, update information, change supervision status, or become subject to different statutory requirements. This content reflects a general overview and may not represent real-time registry data.
FAQs about Texas Sex Offender Registry
Does this data show risk or crime rates?
No. It reflects registry listings, which are shaped by law and administration.
Why are some ZIP Codes higher than others?
Differences can reflect population density, housing patterns, supervision rules, and reporting practices.
Is this the same as the state's official registry?
This page summarizes public listing records and links to the official registry for verification.
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