Texas Cannabis LedgerThe reported count is higher than when this series began
Palo Pinto County reported 57 marijuana arrests in 2025. That was 72.7% higher than the 33 reported in 2023. The latest rate was 185.1 per 100,000 residents, 40.7% above the statewide rate.
Where the increase appears
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 33 | 110.7 |
| 2024 | 51 | 50 | 168.1 |
| 2025 | 57 | 56 | 185.1 |
The offense mix
56 of the 57 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.2%). 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 Palo Pinto County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 57 marijuana-coded arrest records for Palo Pinto County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 185.1 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Palo Pinto County's rate be interpreted?
It was 40.7% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #95 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
56 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 98.2% of the county total. Another 1 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 33 records in 2023 to 57 in 2025, 72.7% 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.