A 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 arrests did Smith County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 1,067 marijuana-related arrests for Smith County in 2025. The calculated figure is 422.5 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 were possession arrests?
1,061, or 99.4% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 6 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 10.7% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.