The reported count is higher than when this series began
Franklin County reported 31 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 40.9% higher than the 22 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 282.0 per 100,000 residents, 114.4% above the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 21 | 205.4 |
| 2024 | 36 | 36 | 332.0 |
| 2025 | 31 | 31 | 282.0 |
The offense mix
31 of the 31 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). A three-year change describes the record; it does not identify the policy, reporting practice, or enforcement decision behind it.
How many marijuana arrest records did Franklin County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 31 marijuana-coded arrest records for Franklin County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 282.0 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Franklin County's rate be interpreted?
It was 114.4% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #51 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
31 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 22 records in 2023 to 31 in 2025, 40.9% higher. 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.
Texas Cannabis Ledger