Texas Cannabis LedgerA large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Hidalgo County reported 1,669 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #3 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 181.1 per 100,000, which ranked #99. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,945 | 1,935 | 215.8 |
| 2024 | 1,917 | 1,897 | 209.8 |
| 2025 | 1,669 | 1,658 | 181.1 |
What makes up the count
1,658 of the 1,669 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.3%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 1,945 to 1,669, a change of -14.2%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Hidalgo County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 1,669 marijuana-coded arrest records for Hidalgo County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 181.1 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Hidalgo County's rate be interpreted?
It was 37.7% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #99 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
1,658 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 99.3% of the county total. Another 11 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 1,945 records in 2023 to 1,669 in 2025, 14.2% lower. 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.