The reported count is higher than when this series began
Gillespie County reported 55 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 161.9% higher than the 21 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 192.8 per 100,000 residents, 46.6% above the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 19 | 75.6 |
| 2024 | 30 | 29 | 106.7 |
| 2025 | 55 | 53 | 192.8 |
The offense mix
53 of the 55 reported arrests were classified as possession (96.4%). A three-year change describes the record; it does not identify the policy, reporting practice, or enforcement decision behind it.
How many marijuana arrests did Gillespie County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 55 marijuana-related arrests for Gillespie County in 2025. The calculated figure is 192.8 per 100,000 residents.
How should Gillespie County's rate be interpreted?
It was 46.6% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #88 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
53, or 96.4% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 2 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 161.9% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.