Texas Cannabis LedgerA large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Dallas County reported 2,945 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #2 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 110.7 per 100,000, which ranked #133. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,867 | 2,805 | 108.7 |
| 2024 | 2,675 | 2,629 | 100.4 |
| 2025 | 2,945 | 2,908 | 110.7 |
What makes up the count
2,908 of the 2,945 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.7%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 2,867 to 2,945, a change of +2.7%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Dallas County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 2,945 marijuana-coded arrest records for Dallas County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 110.7 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Dallas County's rate be interpreted?
It was 15.8% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #133 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
2,908 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 98.7% of the county total. Another 37 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 2,867 records in 2023 to 2,945 in 2025, 2.7% 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.