A large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Galveston County reported 572 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #16 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 153.7 per 100,000, which ranked #115. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 319 | 307 | 88.1 |
| 2024 | 518 | 507 | 141.0 |
| 2025 | 572 | 557 | 153.7 |
What makes up the count
557 of the 572 reported arrests were classified as possession (97.4%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 319 to 572, a change of +79.3%.
How many marijuana arrests did Galveston County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 572 marijuana-related arrests for Galveston County in 2025. The calculated figure is 153.7 per 100,000 residents.
How should Galveston County's rate be interpreted?
It was 16.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #115 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
557, or 97.4% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 15 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 79.3% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.