A large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Fort Bend County reported 527 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #18 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 54.0 per 100,000, which ranked #156. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 790 | 778 | 85.5 |
| 2024 | 554 | 543 | 58.3 |
| 2025 | 527 | 524 | 54.0 |
What makes up the count
524 of the 527 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.4%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 790 to 527, a change of -33.3%.
How many marijuana arrests did Fort Bend County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 527 marijuana-related arrests for Fort Bend County in 2025. The calculated figure is 54.0 per 100,000 residents.
How should Fort Bend County's rate be interpreted?
It was 58.9% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #156 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
524, or 99.4% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 3 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 33.3% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.