Texas Cannabis LedgerA county record in statewide context
In 2025, Hale County reported 51 marijuana arrests. The rate was 160.3 per 100,000 residents, 21.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among eligible counties, that rate ranked #111.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 57 | 184.6 |
| 2024 | 77 | 76 | 240.0 |
| 2025 | 51 | 51 | 160.3 |
Possession and other offenses
51 of the 51 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 59 to 51, a change of -13.6%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Hale County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 51 marijuana-coded arrest records for Hale County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 160.3 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Hale County's rate be interpreted?
It was 21.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #111 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
51 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 59 records in 2023 to 51 in 2025, 13.6% 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.