A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Austin County reported 51 marijuana arrests. The rate was 151.7 per 100,000 residents, 15.3% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #116.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45 | 43 | 141.6 |
| 2024 | 54 | 54 | 164.2 |
| 2025 | 51 | 51 | 151.7 |
Possession and other offenses
51 of the 51 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 45 to 51, a change of +13.3%.
How many marijuana arrests did Austin County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 51 marijuana-related arrests for Austin County in 2025. The calculated figure is 151.7 per 100,000 residents.
How should Austin County's rate be interpreted?
It was 15.3% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #116 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
51, or 100.0% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 0 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 13.3% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.