The latest count is lower than the start of the series
Hockley County reported 43 marijuana arrests in 2025, down 25.9% from 58 in 2023. Its latest rate was 199.1 per 100,000 residents and ranked #83 among counties with matching rows.
The decline in the source record
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 58 | 271.8 |
| 2024 | 44 | 42 | 204.5 |
| 2025 | 43 | 43 | 199.1 |
What remains in the total
43 of the 43 reported arrests were classified as possession (100.0%). The decrease is real in the published series, though these aggregate files cannot explain its cause or show what happened after arrest.
How many marijuana arrests did Hockley County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 43 marijuana-related arrests for Hockley County in 2025. The calculated figure is 199.1 per 100,000 residents.
How should Hockley County's rate be interpreted?
It was 51.4% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #83 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
43, 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 25.9% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.