Texas Cannabis LedgerA county record in statewide context
In 2025, Erath County reported 71 marijuana arrests. The rate was 161.7 per 100,000 residents, 22.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among eligible counties, that rate ranked #109.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 74 | 171.5 |
| 2024 | 87 | 87 | 197.7 |
| 2025 | 71 | 71 | 161.7 |
Possession and other offenses
71 of the 71 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 76 to 71, a change of -6.6%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Erath County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 71 marijuana-coded arrest records for Erath County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 161.7 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Erath County's rate be interpreted?
It was 22.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #109 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
71 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 100.0% of the county total. Another 0 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 76 records in 2023 to 71 in 2025, 6.6% 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.