The reported count is higher than when this series began
Hill County reported 62 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 93.8% higher than the 32 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 157.0 per 100,000 residents, 19.4% above the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 32 | 83.7 |
| 2024 | 42 | 42 | 108.0 |
| 2025 | 62 | 62 | 157.0 |
The offense mix
62 of the 62 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 arrests did Hill County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 62 marijuana-related arrests for Hill County in 2025. The calculated figure is 157.0 per 100,000 residents.
How should Hill County's rate be interpreted?
It was 19.4% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #112 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
62, or 100.0% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 0 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 93.8% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.