Texas Cannabis LedgerA 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 arrest records did Galveston County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 572 marijuana-coded arrest records for Galveston County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 153.7 records 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 records were classified as possession?
557 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 97.4% of the county total. Another 15 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 319 records in 2023 to 572 in 2025, 79.3% 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.