Texas Cannabis LedgerThe reported count is higher than when this series began
Orange County reported 67 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 109.4% higher than the 32 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 77.7 per 100,000 residents, 40.9% below the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 30 | 37.3 |
| 2024 | 38 | 38 | 44.2 |
| 2025 | 67 | 62 | 77.7 |
The offense mix
62 of the 67 reported arrests were classified as possession (92.5%). A three-year change describes the record; it does not identify the policy, reporting practice, or enforcement decision behind it.
How many marijuana arrest records did Orange County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 67 marijuana-coded arrest records for Orange County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 77.7 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Orange County's rate be interpreted?
It was 40.9% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #147 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
62 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 92.5% of the county total. Another 5 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 32 records in 2023 to 67 in 2025, 109.4% 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.