Texas law provides municipalities with the flexibility to enact their own statutes to restrict where State Registrants are and are not permitted to reside when they have been convicted of sexual offenses against minors.
This page lists the current policies of municipalities within Tarrant County and links to the relevant ordinance. While we strive to keep this list as up to date as possible, it remains your responsibility to verify the information provided to ensure it is accurate before making a decision on choosing a community to live in.
Nothing on this page shall constitute, nor shall be construed as, any form of legal advice. If you require legal advice then you should consult with an attorney.
Arlington
Arlington bars habitual* registrants from residing within 1,000 feet of a child safety zone.
* The term ‘habitual’ applies to registrants who have been convicted two or more times of a sexual offense and are required to register every 90 days.
Avondale
Avondale is an unincorporated community and lacks its own ordinances. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office handles registration and compliance for unincorporated areas. State law generally bars registrants from residing within 500 feet of a child safety zone.
Bedford
Bedford bars registrants from residing within 2,000 feet of a child safety zone, and additionally bars the physical presences of registrants from within 500 feet of a child safety zone. Registrants are also barred from having outdoor lights on and passing out candy on Halloween. Violations can incur a fine of $2,000 per violation.
Benbrook
Benbrook bars registrants from residing within 2,000 feet of a child safety zone. Residents residing in Benbrook must report to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office. Violations may incur a fine of $500 per violation.
Blue Mound
Blue Mound bars the physical presence of registrants from within 1,000 feet of a child safety zone. Violations can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
Colleyville
Colleyville bars registrants from residing within 2,000 feet of a child safety zone, and additionally bars the physical presence of registrants from within 500 feet of a child safety zone (the ordinance uses the term ‘loitering’ for this provision). Registrants are also barred from having outdoor lights on and passing out candy on Halloween. Violations can incur a fine of $2,000 per violation.
Crowley
Crowley bars registrants from residing within 1,000 feet of a child safety zone, as well as from within 500 feet of another registrant’s residence.
Dalworthington Gardens
The City of Dalworthington Gardens does not have any ordinances regulating registrants as of February 18, 2026.
www. City of Dalworthington Gardens Ordinances (November 20, 2025)
Edgecliff Village
The City of Edgecliff Village does not have any ordinances regulating registrants as of February 18, 2026. Registrants residing in Edgecliff Village must report to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office.
Euless
The City of Euless does not have any ordinances regulating registrants as of February 18, 2026.
Everman
Everman bars registrants from residing within 1,000 feet of a child safety zone, knowingly entering a child safety zone, and also bars the physical presence of registrants on a public way within 300 feet of a child safety zone (the ordinance uses the term ‘loitering’ for this provision). Additionally, registrants are barred on October 30th and 31st (Halloween) from having outdoor lights on or otherwise inviting trick-or-treaters to solicit the premises. Violations can incur a fine of $2,000 per violation.
Forest Hill
Forest Hill bars registrants from residing within 2,000 feet of a child safety zone, registrants are also barred from knowingly entering a child safety zone. The physical presence of registrants on a public way within 300 feet of a child safety zone is barred (the ordinance uses the term ‘loitering’ for this provision). On October 30th and 31st (Halloween), registrants are also barred from having outdoor lights on or otherwise inviting trick-or-treaters to solicit the premises.
Registrants establishing a residence in Forest Hill must register with the Forest Hill Police Department within 30 days and will be issued a Forest Hill Police Department Identification Card containing their name, address, date of birth, and recent photograph. This ID card, and the registrant’s drivers license, must be presented to peace officers on demand.
Violations of this ordinance can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
Fort Worth
Fort Worth bars registrants from residing within 2,000 feet of a child safety zone. Violations can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie bars registrants from residing within 1,000 feet of a child safety zone and residing permanently or temporarily in a hotel that is equipped with a swimming pool or playground. Additionally, the physical presence of registrants 15 minutes or more is barred from within 100 feet of a child safety zone (the ordinance uses the term ‘loitering’ for this provision.) Registrants who have a legitimate need to be within 100 feet of a child safety zone must notify the Grand Prairie Police Department. Violations can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
Haltom City
Haltom City bars registrants from residing within 1,000 feet of a child safety zone.
Haslet
The City of Haslet does not have any ordinances regulating registrants as of February 18, 2026, except that registrants may be denied permits to sell food or beverages, and property owners are barred from offering their properties as short-term rentals (AirBnB) to registrants. Registrants residing in Haslet must report to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office.
Hurst
Hurst bars registrants from residing within 2,000 feet of a child safety zone, and additionally bars the physical presence of registrants from within 500 feet of a child safety zone (The ordinance uses the term ‘loitering’ for this provision). Violations can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
Keller
Keller bars registrants from residing within 2,000 feet of a child safety zone. It also bars registrants from having outdoor lights on and passing out candy on Halloween. Violations can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
Kennedale
Kennedale bars registrants from residing within 1,000 feet of a child safety zone. Violations can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
Lakeside
The Town of Lakeside does not have any ordinances regulating registrants as of February 18, 2026.
Mansfield
Mansfield bars registrants from residing within 1,000 feet of a child safety zone, and additionally bars multiple registrants from living in the same residence. Violations can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills bars registrants from residing within 1,000 feet of a child safety zone. Violations can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
Pantego
Pantego bars registrants from residing within 1,000 feet of a child safety zone. Violations can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
Rendon
Rendon is an unincorporated community and lacks its own ordinances. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office handles registration and compliance for unincorporated areas. State law generally bars registrants from residing within 500 feet of a child safety zone.
Retta
Retta is an unincorporated community and lacks its own ordinances. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office handles registration and compliance for unincorporated areas. State law generally bars registrants from residing within 500 feet of a child safety zone.
Richland Hills
Richland Hills bars registrants from residing within 1,500 feet of a child safety zone. Violations can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
River Oaks
River Oaks bars registrants from residing within 1,500 of a child safety zone. Registrants residing in River Oaks must report to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office. Each violation can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
Saginaw
Saginaw bars registrants from residing within 2,000 feet of a child safety zone, as well as from within 500 feet of the residence of another registrant.
Sansom Park
Sansom Park bars the physical presence of registrants within 1,000 feet of a child safety zone. Violations can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
Watauga
Watauga bars registrants from residing within 1,000 feet of a child safety zone. Violations can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
Westover Hills
Westover Hills does not have any ordinances regulating registrants as of February 18, 2026.
Westworth Village
Westworth Village bars registrants from residing within 1,000 feet of a child safety zone. Violations can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
White Settlement
White Settlement bars registrants from residing within 1,000 feet of a child safety zone. Violations can incur a fine of $500 per violation.
