Sex Offenders

Sex Offenders

Who must register as a sex offender?

The following people are required to register in the State of Texas:

A person convicted of a non-Texas offense that contains elements substantially similar to an offense that requires registration in Texas shall have a duty to register.

Offenders are required to register with local law enforcement in the jurisdiction where they live. Offenders living in Ennis are required to register and periodically verify the accuracy of their registration information and to promptly report any change in the information to the Ennis Police Department.

An offender who fails to comply with any registration requirement is subject to felony prosecution.

Offenders Moving to Ennis: What do I need to know?

City of Ennis City Ordinance, Article III (Chapter 9-50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55) restricts locations where an offender may reside within City limits. Please view the Emergency Services Public Web Map | Ennis to check the address before moving.

Addresses within 1500 feet of restricted locations are highlighted in pink, indicating an offender may not reside there. The Ennis Police Department Sex Offender Registrar will verify the location is in compliance with City ordinance upon registration and verification. 

Registrations and Verifications

All registrations and verifications are processed Monday-Thursday. To make an appointment, call 972-875-4455 or email PD Registration.

Find Out if an Offender Lives in Your Area

Citizens may search for registered sex offenders in Texas using one of the following searchable websites: 

Crime Records | Department of Public Safety - to perform a regional search within the state of Texas

Home | Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website - to perform a national search across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and Indian Country.

Report Errors or Non-Compliance

If there is an error on a sex offender registration record or an offender who is not in compliance with registration requirements, please report the information using one of the following options:

Ennis Police Department

call 972-875-4455

email PD Registration

Texas Statutes

Texas Constitution and Statutes - Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 62

Questions

For questions about sex offender registration within the City of Ennis, please call 972-875-4455 or email PD Registration.