Texas law (Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 62) requires certain adult and juvenile offenders to register with the local law enforcement agency where they live. If you live inside Teague city limits, you register with Teague PD; if you live outside a city, you register with your county.
Who Must Register
Persons with a reportable conviction/adjudication for specific offenses must:
- Appear in person to register and verify information
- Report changes (address, employment, school, phone) promptly
- Maintain valid ID/DL (renew annually as required)
Failure to comply with registration requirements may result in felony prosecution.
How Registration Works in Teague
- Bring: Valid Texas ID/Driver’s License and any court paperwork related to your case
- Where: Teague Police Department, 315 Main Street, Teague, Texas 75860
- Appointments:
- John Bell handles most registrations during business hours.
- Contact: (254) 739‑2553
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (Central), excluding holidays
Public Registry & Notifications
- The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) maintains the statewide Texas Public Sex Offender Registry (Link below).
- Most registration information is public by law.
- For certain high‑risk offenders or civilly committed sexually violent predators, DPS may notify the community (e.g., postcards).
Residency Restrictions (City Ordinance)
The City of Teague prohibits certain offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of places where children commonly gather.
