A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Matagorda County reported 55 marijuana arrests. The rate was 150.8 per 100,000 residents, 14.7% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #117.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 47 | 42 | 129.6 |
| 2024 | 39 | 37 | 107.8 |
| 2025 | 55 | 49 | 150.8 |
Possession and other offenses
49 of the 55 reported arrests were classified as possession (89.1%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 47 to 55, a change of +17.0%.
How many marijuana arrests did Matagorda County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 55 marijuana-related arrests for Matagorda County in 2025. The calculated figure is 150.8 per 100,000 residents.
How should Matagorda County's rate be interpreted?
It was 14.7% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #117 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
49, or 89.1% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 6 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 17.0% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.