Texas Cannabis LedgerThe reported count is higher than when this series began
Caldwell County reported 104 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 65.1% higher than the 63 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 188.6 per 100,000 residents, 43.4% above the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63 | 58 | 125.3 |
| 2024 | 79 | 79 | 149.2 |
| 2025 | 104 | 102 | 188.6 |
The offense mix
102 of the 104 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.1%). 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 Caldwell County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 104 marijuana-coded arrest records for Caldwell County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 188.6 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Caldwell County's rate be interpreted?
It was 43.4% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #92 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
102 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 98.1% of the county total. Another 2 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 63 records in 2023 to 104 in 2025, 65.1% 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.