The reported count is higher than when this series began
Lamar County reported 129 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 69.7% higher than the 76 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 250.5 per 100,000 residents, 90.5% above the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 74 | 148.6 |
| 2024 | 90 | 90 | 175.3 |
| 2025 | 129 | 129 | 250.5 |
The offense mix
129 of the 129 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 Lamar County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 129 marijuana-related arrests for Lamar County in 2025. The calculated figure is 250.5 per 100,000 residents.
How should Lamar County's rate be interpreted?
It was 90.5% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #62 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
129, 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 69.7% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.