Texas Cannabis LedgerA county record in statewide context
In 2025, San Patricio County reported 260 marijuana arrests. The rate was 360.8 per 100,000 residents, 174.3% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among eligible counties, that rate ranked #34.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 297 | 294 | 419.7 |
| 2024 | 221 | 215 | 308.9 |
| 2025 | 260 | 258 | 360.8 |
Possession and other offenses
258 of the 260 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.2%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 297 to 260, a change of -12.5%.
How many marijuana arrest records did San Patricio County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 260 marijuana-coded arrest records for San Patricio County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 360.8 records per 100,000 residents.
How should San Patricio County's rate be interpreted?
It was 174.3% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #34 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
258 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 99.2% of the county total. Another 2 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 297 records in 2023 to 260 in 2025, 12.5% 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.