A 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 arrests did Gregg County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 479 marijuana-related arrests for Gregg County in 2025. The calculated figure is 379.9 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 were possession arrests?
476, or 99.4% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 3 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 1.6% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.