Texas Cannabis LedgerA 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 arrest records did Fort Bend County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 527 marijuana-coded arrest records for Fort Bend County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 54.0 records 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 records were classified as possession?
524 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 99.4% of the county total. Another 3 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 790 records in 2023 to 527 in 2025, 33.3% 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.