Texas Cannabis LedgerA county record in statewide context
In 2025, Karnes County reported 44 marijuana arrests. The rate was 293.0 per 100,000 residents, 122.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among eligible counties, that rate ranked #46.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44 | 44 | 294.0 |
| 2024 | 42 | 41 | 279.6 |
| 2025 | 44 | 43 | 293.0 |
Possession and other offenses
43 of the 44 reported arrests were classified as possession (97.7%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 44 to 44, a change of 0.0%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Karnes County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 44 marijuana-coded arrest records for Karnes County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 293.0 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Karnes County's rate be interpreted?
It was 122.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #46 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
43 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 97.7% of the county total. Another 1 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 44 records in 2023 to 44 in 2025, no change. 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.