The reported count is higher than when this series began
Callahan County reported 40 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 110.5% higher than the 19 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 276.0 per 100,000 residents, 109.8% above the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | 131.7 |
| 2024 | 20 | 18 | 137.7 |
| 2025 | 40 | 40 | 276.0 |
The offense mix
40 of the 40 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). A three-year change describes the record; it does not identify the policy, reporting practice, or enforcement decision behind it.
How many marijuana arrests did Callahan County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 40 marijuana-related arrests for Callahan County in 2025. The calculated figure is 276.0 per 100,000 residents.
How should Callahan County's rate be interpreted?
It was 109.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #54 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
40, 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 110.5% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.