Heads up, Midland! New rules are coming for registered sex offenders, potentially changing where they can hang out or even live. The city council just gave the green light to these updates, so things might look a little different soon.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
The ordinance itself does not have a direct financial impact, but enforcement will be part of the Police Department's budget.
Children and families by increasing protections around areas they frequent.
Registered sex offenders by restricting their residency and movement.
The Midland County Sheriff's Office assisted by the Texas Anti-Gang Center Permian Basin and DPS, conducted the operation Thursday.
New regulations are in place to restrict where registered sex offenders can live and enter, focusing on areas frequented by children. The ordinance includes specific procedures for exemptions and appeals.
A proposed ordinance to restrict where sex offenders can reside and enter was deferred for further review due to concerns about enforcement and judicial input.
City Code amendment puts additional restrictions on sex offenders Midland Reporter-Telegram
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