The latest count is lower than the start of the series
Fayette County reported 47 marijuana arrests in 2025, down 47.8% from 90 in 2023. Its latest rate was 184.6 per 100,000 residents and ranked #96 among counties with matching rows.
The decline in the source record
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 | 90 | 353.8 |
| 2024 | 52 | 50 | 203.9 |
| 2025 | 47 | 45 | 184.6 |
What remains in the total
45 of the 47 reported arrests were classified as possession (95.7%). 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 arrests did Fayette County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 47 marijuana-related arrests for Fayette County in 2025. The calculated figure is 184.6 per 100,000 residents.
How should Fayette County's rate be interpreted?
It was 40.4% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #96 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
45, or 95.7% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 2 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 47.8% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.