Texas Cannabis LedgerA large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Midland County reported 394 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #23 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 209.7 per 100,000, which ranked #80. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 568 | 565 | 318.0 |
| 2024 | 468 | 463 | 254.2 |
| 2025 | 394 | 391 | 209.7 |
What makes up the count
391 of the 394 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.2%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 568 to 394, a change of -30.6%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Midland County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 394 marijuana-coded arrest records for Midland County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 209.7 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Midland County's rate be interpreted?
It was 59.4% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #80 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
391 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 99.2% of the county total. Another 3 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 568 records in 2023 to 394 in 2025, 30.6% 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.