A large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Montgomery County reported 1,458 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #5 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 186.6 per 100,000, which ranked #94. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,604 | 1,600 | 224.0 |
| 2024 | 1,568 | 1,564 | 208.7 |
| 2025 | 1,458 | 1,454 | 186.6 |
What makes up the count
1,454 of the 1,458 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.7%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 1,604 to 1,458, a change of -9.1%.
How many marijuana arrests did Montgomery County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 1,458 marijuana-related arrests for Montgomery County in 2025. The calculated figure is 186.6 per 100,000 residents.
How should Montgomery County's rate be interpreted?
It was 41.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #94 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
1,454, or 99.7% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 4 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 9.1% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.