Texas Cannabis LedgerThe latest count is lower than the start of the series
Dawson County reported 19 marijuana arrests in 2025, down 36.7% from 30 in 2023. Its latest rate was 161.3 per 100,000 residents and ranked #110 among eligible counties.
The decline in the source record
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 | 30 | 251.8 |
| 2024 | 49 | 49 | 413.4 |
| 2025 | 19 | 17 | 161.3 |
What remains in the total
17 of the 19 reported arrests were classified as possession (89.5%). The decrease is real in the published series, though these aggregate files cannot explain its cause or show what happened after arrest.
How many marijuana arrest records did Dawson County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 19 marijuana-coded arrest records for Dawson County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 161.3 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Dawson County's rate be interpreted?
It was 22.6% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #110 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
17 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 89.5% of the county total. Another 2 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 30 records in 2023 to 19 in 2025, 36.7% 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.