Texas Cannabis LedgerA 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 arrest records did Harris County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 1,553 marijuana-coded arrest records for Harris County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 30.8 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Harris County's 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 records were classified as possession?
1,550 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 99.8% of the county total. Another 3 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 725 records in 2023 to 1,553 in 2025, 114.2% higher. 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.