The 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 arrests did Orange County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 67 marijuana-related arrests for Orange County in 2025. The calculated figure is 77.7 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 were possession arrests?
62, or 92.5% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 5 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 109.4% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.