Texas Cannabis LedgerThe reported count is higher than when this series began
Bastrop County reported 183 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 79.4% higher than the 102 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 153.9 per 100,000 residents, 17.0% above the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 102 | 100 | 91.4 |
| 2024 | 151 | 149 | 130.2 |
| 2025 | 183 | 180 | 153.9 |
The offense mix
180 of the 183 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.4%). A three-year change describes the record; it does not identify the policy, reporting practice, or enforcement decision behind it.
How many marijuana arrest records did Bastrop County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 183 marijuana-coded arrest records for Bastrop County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 153.9 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Bastrop County's rate be interpreted?
It was 17.0% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #114 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
180 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 98.4% of the county total. Another 3 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 102 records in 2023 to 183 in 2025, 79.4% higher. These files do not establish the cause.
Put this county’s record in context: Texas possession statistics, the statewide annual trend, and the enforcement-data guide.