Texas Cannabis LedgerThe latest count is lower than the start of the series
Hardin County reported 66 marijuana arrests in 2025, down 49.6% from 131 in 2023. Its latest rate was 112.4 per 100,000 residents and ranked #129 among eligible counties.
The decline in the source record
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 131 | 130 | 225.0 |
| 2024 | 75 | 75 | 127.9 |
| 2025 | 66 | 66 | 112.4 |
What remains in the total
66 of the 66 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 Hardin County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 66 marijuana-coded arrest records for Hardin County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 112.4 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Hardin County's rate be interpreted?
It was 14.5% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #129 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
66 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 131 records in 2023 to 66 in 2025, 49.6% 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.