The reported count is higher than when this series began
Harrison County reported 242 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 69.2% higher than the 143 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 336.3 per 100,000 residents, 155.7% above the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 143 | 141 | 201.4 |
| 2024 | 222 | 219 | 310.9 |
| 2025 | 242 | 242 | 336.3 |
The offense mix
242 of the 242 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). A three-year change describes the record; it does not identify the policy, reporting practice, or enforcement decision behind it.
How many marijuana arrest records did Harrison County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 242 marijuana-coded arrest records for Harrison County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 336.3 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Harrison County's rate be interpreted?
It was 155.7% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #39 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
242 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 143 records in 2023 to 242 in 2025, 69.2% 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.
Texas Cannabis Ledger