Texas Cannabis LedgerThe reported count is higher than when this series began
Brazoria County reported 324 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 51.4% higher than the 214 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 77.3 per 100,000 residents, 41.2% below the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 214 | 212 | 53.4 |
| 2024 | 277 | 275 | 67.3 |
| 2025 | 324 | 314 | 77.3 |
The offense mix
314 of the 324 reported arrests were classified as possession (96.9%). 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 Brazoria County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 324 marijuana-coded arrest records for Brazoria County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 77.3 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Brazoria County's rate be interpreted?
It was 41.2% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #149 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
314 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 96.9% of the county total. Another 10 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 214 records in 2023 to 324 in 2025, 51.4% 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.