A large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Bexar County reported 1,205 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #6 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 55.8 per 100,000, which ranked #155. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 421 | 413 | 20.0 |
| 2024 | 988 | 980 | 46.2 |
| 2025 | 1,205 | 1,182 | 55.8 |
What makes up the count
1,182 of the 1,205 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.1%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 421 to 1,205, a change of +186.2%.
How many marijuana arrests did Bexar County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 1,205 marijuana-related arrests for Bexar County in 2025. The calculated figure is 55.8 per 100,000 residents.
How should Bexar County's rate be interpreted?
It was 57.6% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #155 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
1,182, or 98.1% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 23 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 186.2% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.