Texas Cannabis LedgerA large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
El Paso County reported 921 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #8 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 104.9 per 100,000, which ranked #137. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 940 | 912 | 107.6 |
| 2024 | 737 | 728 | 83.8 |
| 2025 | 921 | 908 | 104.9 |
What makes up the count
908 of the 921 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.6%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 940 to 921, a change of -2.0%.
How many marijuana arrest records did El Paso County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 921 marijuana-coded arrest records for El Paso County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 104.9 records per 100,000 residents.
How should El Paso County's rate be interpreted?
It was 20.2% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #137 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
908 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 98.6% of the county total. Another 13 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 940 records in 2023 to 921 in 2025, 2.0% 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.