Texas Cannabis LedgerA large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Bell County reported 880 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #11 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 218.8 per 100,000, which ranked #76. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 803 | 802 | 204.0 |
| 2024 | 874 | 874 | 219.9 |
| 2025 | 880 | 876 | 218.8 |
What makes up the count
876 of the 880 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.5%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 803 to 880, a change of +9.6%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Bell County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 880 marijuana-coded arrest records for Bell County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 218.8 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Bell County's rate be interpreted?
It was 66.4% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #76 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
876 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 99.5% of the county total. Another 4 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 803 records in 2023 to 880 in 2025, 9.6% 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.