Texas Cannabis LedgerA 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 eligible counties, 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 arrest records did Hays County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 306 marijuana-coded arrest records for Hays County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 100.5 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Hays County's 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 records were classified as possession?
301 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 98.4% of the county total. Another 5 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 272 records in 2023 to 306 in 2025, 12.5% 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.