Texas Cannabis LedgerA large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Nueces County reported 820 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #12 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 232.3 per 100,000, which ranked #67. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 771 | 763 | 218.7 |
| 2024 | 741 | 732 | 210.0 |
| 2025 | 820 | 816 | 232.3 |
What makes up the count
816 of the 820 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.5%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 771 to 820, a change of +6.4%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Nueces County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 820 marijuana-coded arrest records for Nueces County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 232.3 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Nueces County's rate be interpreted?
It was 76.6% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #67 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
816 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 99.5% of the county total. Another 4 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 771 records in 2023 to 820 in 2025, 6.4% higher. 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.