A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Hays County reported 306 marijuana arrests. The rate was 100.5 per 100,000 residents, 23.6% below the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #138.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 272 | 257 | 96.5 |
| 2024 | 272 | 268 | 92.4 |
| 2025 | 306 | 301 | 100.5 |
Possession and other offenses
301 of the 306 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.4%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 272 to 306, a change of +12.5%.
How many marijuana arrests did Hays County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 306 marijuana-related arrests for Hays County in 2025. The calculated figure is 100.5 per 100,000 residents.
How should Hays County' rate be interpreted?
It was 23.6% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #138 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
301, or 98.4% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 5 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 12.5% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.