The reported count is higher than when this series began
Johnson County reported 244 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 36.3% higher than the 179 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 111.9 per 100,000 residents, 14.9% below the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 179 | 174 | 87.9 |
| 2024 | 226 | 217 | 106.8 |
| 2025 | 244 | 237 | 111.9 |
The offense mix
237 of the 244 reported arrests were classified as possession (97.1%). 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 Johnson County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 244 marijuana-related arrests for Johnson County in 2025. The calculated figure is 111.9 per 100,000 residents.
How should Johnson County's rate be interpreted?
It was 14.9% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #132 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
237, or 97.1% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 7 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 36.3% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.