Texas Cannabis LedgerA large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Lubbock County reported 726 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #14 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 220.7 per 100,000, which ranked #74. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 929 | 925 | 289.0 |
| 2024 | 845 | 839 | 259.9 |
| 2025 | 726 | 716 | 220.7 |
What makes up the count
716 of the 726 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.6%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 929 to 726, a change of -21.9%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Lubbock County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 726 marijuana-coded arrest records for Lubbock County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 220.7 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Lubbock County's rate be interpreted?
It was 67.8% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #74 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
716 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 98.6% of the county total. Another 10 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 929 records in 2023 to 726 in 2025, 21.9% lower. 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.