A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Hood County reported 76 marijuana arrests. The rate was 107.8 per 100,000 residents, 18.0% below the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #135.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62 | 61 | 91.6 |
| 2024 | 69 | 69 | 99.6 |
| 2025 | 76 | 75 | 107.8 |
Possession and other offenses
75 of the 76 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.7%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 62 to 76, a change of +22.6%.
How many marijuana arrests did Hood County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 76 marijuana-related arrests for Hood County in 2025. The calculated figure is 107.8 per 100,000 residents.
How should Hood County's rate be interpreted?
It was 18.0% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #135 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
75, or 98.7% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 1 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 22.6% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.