A 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 arrests did Tarrant County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 3,803 marijuana-related arrests for Tarrant County in 2025. The calculated figure is 169.1 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 were possession arrests?
3,665, or 96.4% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 138 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 8.8% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.