Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 13.31
Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration Statute

An offense under Chapter 62 (Sex Offender Registration Program) may be prosecuted in:

(1)

any county in which an element of the offense occurs;

(2)

the county in which the person subject to Chapter 62 (Sex Offender Registration Program) last registered, verified registration, or otherwise complied with a requirement of Chapter 62 (Sex Offender Registration Program);

(3)

the county in which the person required to register under Chapter 62 (Sex Offender Registration Program) has indicated that the person intends to reside, regardless of whether the person establishes or attempts to establish residency in that county;

(4)

any county in which the person required to register under Chapter 62 (Sex Offender Registration Program) is placed under custodial arrest for an offense subsequent to the person’s most recent reportable conviction or adjudication under Chapter 62 (Sex Offender Registration Program); or

(5)

the county in which the person required to register under Chapter 62 (Sex Offender Registration Program) resides or is found by a peace officer, regardless of how long the person has been in the county or intends to stay in the county.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1008 (H.B. 867), Sec. 1.02, eff. September 1, 2005.
Renumbered from Code of Criminal Procedure, Art/Sec 13.30 (Fraudulent, Substandard, or Fictitious Degree) by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(8), eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 661 (H.B. 2153), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 3.001(6), eff. January 1, 2025.

Source: Article 13.31 — Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration Statute, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­13.­htm#13.­31 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

13.01
Offenses Committed Outside This State 13.02
Forgery 13.03
Perjury 13.04
On the Boundaries of Counties 13.05
Criminal Homicide Committed Outside This State 13.06
Committed on a Boundary Stream 13.07
Injured in One County and Dying in Another 13.08
Theft 13.09
Hindering Secured Creditors 13.10
Persons Acting Under Authority of This State 13.11
On Vessels 13.12
Trafficking of Persons, False Imprisonment, Kidnapping, and Smuggling of Persons 13.13
Conspiracy 13.14
Bigamy 13.15
Sexual Assault 13.16
Criminal Nonsupport 13.17
Proof of Venue 13.18
Other Offenses 13.19
Where Venue Cannot Be Determined 13.20
Venue by Consent 13.21
Organized Criminal Activity 13.22
Possession and Delivery of Marihuana 13.23
Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle 13.24
Illegal Recruitment of Athletes 13.25
Computer Crimes 13.26
Telecommunications Crimes 13.27
Simulating Legal Process 13.28
Escape 13.29
Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information 13.30
Fraudulent, Substandard, or Fictitious Degree 13.31
Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration Statute 13.32
Misapplication of Certain Property 13.34
Certain Offenses Committed Against a Child Committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department 13.35
Money Laundering 13.36
Stalking 13.37
Obstruction or Retaliation 13.40
False Report to Induce Emergency Response 13.045
On the Boundaries of Certain Municipalities 13.072
Continuous Violence Against the Family Committed in More than One County 13.075
Child Injured in One County and Residing in Another 13.271
Prosecution of Mortgage Fraud 13.291
Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse 13.295
Unauthorized Acquisition or Transfer of Certain Financial Information 13.315
Felony Offense Committed by Civilly Committed Sexually Violent Predator
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Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

Art. 13.31’s source at texas​.gov