Texas Cannabis LedgerA 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 arrest records did Montgomery County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 1,458 marijuana-coded arrest records for Montgomery County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 186.6 records 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 records were classified as possession?
1,454 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 99.7% of the county total. Another 4 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 1,604 records in 2023 to 1,458 in 2025, 9.1% 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.