Texas Cannabis LedgerA large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Smith County reported 1,067 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #7 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 422.5 per 100,000, which ranked #26. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 964 | 956 | 392.0 |
| 2024 | 906 | 900 | 363.1 |
| 2025 | 1,067 | 1,061 | 422.5 |
What makes up the count
1,061 of the 1,067 reported arrests were classified as possession (99.4%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 964 to 1,067, a change of +10.7%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Smith County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 1,067 marijuana-coded arrest records for Smith County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 422.5 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Smith County's rate be interpreted?
It was 221.2% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #26 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
1,061 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 99.4% of the county total. Another 6 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 964 records in 2023 to 1,067 in 2025, 10.7% 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.