A large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Brazos County reported 884 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #10 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 354.9 per 100,000, which ranked #36. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,099 | 1,095 | 445.9 |
| 2024 | 962 | 959 | 387.3 |
| 2025 | 884 | 884 | 354.9 |
What makes up the count
884 of the 884 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 1,099 to 884, a change of -19.6%.
How many marijuana arrests did Brazos County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 884 marijuana-related arrests for Brazos County in 2025. The calculated figure is 354.9 per 100,000 residents.
How should Brazos County' rate be interpreted?
It was 169.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #36 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
884, 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 19.6% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.