A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Taylor County reported 131 marijuana arrests. The rate was 87.3 per 100,000 residents, 33.6% below the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #144.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 130 | 128 | 88.3 |
| 2024 | 99 | 95 | 66.7 |
| 2025 | 131 | 129 | 87.3 |
Possession and other offenses
129 of the 131 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.5%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 130 to 131, a change of +0.8%.
How many marijuana arrests did Taylor County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 131 marijuana-related arrests for Taylor County in 2025. The calculated figure is 87.3 per 100,000 residents.
How should Taylor County's rate be interpreted?
It was 33.6% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #144 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
129, or 98.5% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 2 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 0.8% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.