A 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 arrests did Cameron County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 816 marijuana-related arrests for Cameron County in 2025. The calculated figure is 188.0 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 were possession arrests?
801, or 98.2% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 15 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 12.1% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.