Texas Cannabis LedgerA large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Gregg County reported 479 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #20 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 379.9 per 100,000, which ranked #32. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 487 | 482 | 385.2 |
| 2024 | 489 | 488 | 386.9 |
| 2025 | 479 | 476 | 379.9 |
What makes up the count
476 of the 479 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.4%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 487 to 479, a change of -1.6%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Gregg County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 479 marijuana-coded arrest records for Gregg County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 379.9 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Gregg County's rate be interpreted?
It was 188.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #32 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
476 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 487 records in 2023 to 479 in 2025, 1.6% 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.