Texas Cannabis LedgerA 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 arrest records did Brazos County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 884 marijuana-coded arrest records for Brazos County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 354.9 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Brazos County's 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 records were classified as possession?
884 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 100.0% of the county total. Another 0 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 1,099 records in 2023 to 884 in 2025, 19.6% lower. 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.