A large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
McLennan County reported 572 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #17 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 210.3 per 100,000, which ranked #79. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 533 | 522 | 198.5 |
| 2024 | 508 | 501 | 187.9 |
| 2025 | 572 | 563 | 210.3 |
What makes up the count
563 of the 572 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.4%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 533 to 572, a change of +7.3%.
How many marijuana arrests did McLennan County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 572 marijuana-related arrests for McLennan County in 2025. The calculated figure is 210.3 per 100,000 residents.
How should McLennan County's rate be interpreted?
It was 59.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #79 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
563, or 98.4% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 9 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 7.3% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.