A large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Harris County reported 1,553 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #4 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 30.8 per 100,000, which ranked #161. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 725 | 723 | 14.8 |
| 2024 | 2,095 | 2,092 | 41.9 |
| 2025 | 1,553 | 1,550 | 30.8 |
What makes up the count
1,550 of the 1,553 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.8%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 725 to 1,553, a change of +114.2%.
How many marijuana arrests did Harris County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 1,553 marijuana-related arrests for Harris County in 2025. The calculated figure is 30.8 per 100,000 residents.
How should Harris County' rate be interpreted?
It was 76.6% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #161 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
1,550, or 99.8% 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 114.2% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.