Sex Offender Ordinance

On October 2, 2024, the Colleyville Council passed a new ordinance setting residence and loitering restrictions for registered sex offenders. The new ordinance prohibits sex offenders (as defined in Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure) from establishing a permanent residence within 2000 feet, or loitering within 500 feet, of Child Safety Zones.

Child Safety Zone- This term encompasses schools, child-care facilities, playgrounds, video arcade facilities, movie theaters, public or private parks, public or private recreational facilities, pools, child water play area, recreational areas, libraries, athletic fields, jogging trails, hiking trails, equestrian trails, and bicycle trails.

Halloween Restrictions- The ordinance also makes it unlawful for sex offenders to have outdoor street-facing lights aglow or to hand out any type of treat during Halloween.

Violation of the ordinance- Punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000.00 per day of continuing violation.

Property Rental Restrictions- It unlawful for a property owner to rent property to a registered sex offender if the property in question is in the 2000 feet restricted area. 

Existing Sex Offenders- Sex offenders residing in the designated Child Safety Zones, on or before October 2, 2024, are not required to relocate. However, they must comply with all other provisions of the ordinance.

To view a complete copy of this ordinance: Ordinance 24-2298 - Sex Offenders.

To approximately determine if an address location is within one of the safe zones use the Sex Offender Exclusion Zones.

Colleyville Sex Offender Mapping Application.

For specific definitions of a registered sex offender and information on listing of offenders within a certain geographical location, please see the Texas Department of Public Safety’s website: Sex Offender Registry Search.

If you have any questions concerning registered sex offenders, please contact Det. Nick Garcia by phone at 817-503-1262 or email ngarcia@colleyville.com