A 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 arrests did Dallas County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 2,945 marijuana-related arrests for Dallas County in 2025. The calculated figure is 110.7 per 100,000 residents.
How should Dallas County' 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 were possession arrests?
2,908, or 98.7% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 37 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 2.7% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.