Texas Cannabis LedgerA large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Tarrant County reported 3,803 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #1 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 169.1 per 100,000, which ranked #105. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,495 | 3,356 | 159.2 |
| 2024 | 3,254 | 3,140 | 145.9 |
| 2025 | 3,803 | 3,665 | 169.1 |
What makes up the count
3,665 of the 3,803 reported arrests were classified as possession (96.4%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 3,495 to 3,803, a change of +8.8%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Tarrant County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 3,803 marijuana-coded arrest records for Tarrant County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 169.1 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Tarrant County's rate be interpreted?
It was 28.6% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #105 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
3,665 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 96.4% of the county total. Another 138 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 3,495 records in 2023 to 3,803 in 2025, 8.8% 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.