Texas Cannabis LedgerThe latest count is lower than the start of the series
Grimes County reported 70 marijuana arrests in 2025, down 35.2% from 108 in 2023. Its latest rate was 204.4 per 100,000 residents and ranked #81 among eligible counties.
The decline in the source record
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 108 | 108 | 331.5 |
| 2024 | 69 | 69 | 206.9 |
| 2025 | 70 | 70 | 204.4 |
What remains in the total
70 of the 70 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). The decrease is real in the published series, though these aggregate files cannot explain its cause or show what happened after arrest.
How many marijuana arrest records did Grimes County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 70 marijuana-coded arrest records for Grimes County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 204.4 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Grimes County's rate be interpreted?
It was 55.4% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #81 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
70 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 100.0% of the county total. Another 0 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 108 records in 2023 to 70 in 2025, 35.2% 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.