Texas Cannabis LedgerThe reported count is higher than when this series began
Ellis County reported 254 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 34.4% higher than the 189 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 105.5 per 100,000 residents, 19.8% below the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 189 | 182 | 84.6 |
| 2024 | 227 | 222 | 97.7 |
| 2025 | 254 | 248 | 105.5 |
The offense mix
248 of the 254 reported arrests were classified as possession (97.6%). A three-year change describes the record; it does not identify the policy, reporting practice, or enforcement decision behind it.
How many marijuana arrest records did Ellis County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 254 marijuana-coded arrest records for Ellis County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 105.5 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Ellis County's rate be interpreted?
It was 19.8% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #136 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
248 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 97.6% of the county total. Another 6 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 189 records in 2023 to 254 in 2025, 34.4% 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.