A Franklin man remains listed on the Texas Public Sex Offender Registry following an offense involving a 14-year-old girl, based on information reported by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Randal Travis Mathews, 51, is identified in the state registry under SID number 06024573. Mathews is classified as a moderate-risk offender. He is required to verify his registration annually, and his projected registration requirement is listed as lifetime. The registry lists his primary name as Randal Travis Mathews, with Randy Mathews, Randall Mathews and Randy also appearing as other names associated with the record. His primary date of birth is July 14, 1975. Mathews is reported as a Texas resident at 707 Forest Lane in Franklin. However, DPS specifically notes that the reported information has not been verified by the local law enforcement authority. According to the registry, the address reflects information reported at the time of Mathews’ initial registration. DPS states it has not received confirmation that Mathews appeared before the local law enforcement agency to verify his registration, meaning his reported residence cannot be confirmed through the registry at this time. The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office in Franklin is listed as the registration authority. The registry shows a registration event with the sheriff’s office dated July 8, 2026. His most recent photograph included in the public registry was also reported July 8, 2026. The registry contains several supplemental photographs, including images reported earlier in 2026 and in previous years. According to the registry record, Mathews is listed for sexual assault of a child under Texas Penal Code 22.011(a)(2). The offense has a disposition date of June 9, 2005. The registry identifies the victim in the case as a 14-year-old female. The judgment information included with the offense states Mathews was discharged, with the type of sentence or supervision listed by DPS as not reported or unknown. Physical information included in the registry describes Mathews as a white, non-Hispanic male standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 110 pounds. His hair is listed as brown, and his eyes are hazel. The Texas Public Sex Offender Registry is maintained by DPS and includes information submitted by law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Registration records can include identifying information, reported addresses, photographs, offense information, risk levels and verification requirements. DPS cautions that information contained in the registry may not always be current or independently verified. The department also states that names, dates of birth and other identifying information alone cannot positively establish that a particular record belongs to a specific person. Fingerprint verification is the only way to positively link someone to a criminal record. DPS advises that if an offender whose registration information has not been verified is encountered, the information should be reported to the appropriate local law enforcement agency.