Texas Cannabis LedgerThe 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 eligible counties.
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 arrest records did Fayette County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 47 marijuana-coded arrest records for Fayette County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 184.6 records 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 records were classified as possession?
45 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 95.7% of the county total. Another 2 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 90 records in 2023 to 47 in 2025, 47.8% 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.