Texas Cannabis LedgerA large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Cameron County reported 816 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #13 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 188.0 per 100,000, which ranked #93. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 928 | 914 | 216.4 |
| 2024 | 826 | 799 | 190.8 |
| 2025 | 816 | 801 | 188.0 |
What makes up the count
801 of the 816 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.2%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 928 to 816, a change of -12.1%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Cameron County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 816 marijuana-coded arrest records for Cameron County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 188.0 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Cameron County's rate be interpreted?
It was 42.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #93 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
801 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 98.2% of the county total. Another 15 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 928 records in 2023 to 816 in 2025, 12.1% 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.