A large share of the statewide count comes from populous counties
Travis County reported 501 marijuana arrests in 2025, the #19 county total in the state source. Its population-adjusted rate was 36.1 per 100,000, which ranked #158. Count and rate answer different questions, so both belong in the record.
Three years in view
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 810 | 763 | 59.9 |
| 2024 | 441 | 379 | 32.1 |
| 2025 | 501 | 470 | 36.1 |
What makes up the count
470 of the 501 reported arrests were classified as possession (93.8%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 810 to 501, a change of -38.1%.
How many marijuana arrests did Travis County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 501 marijuana-related arrests for Travis County in 2025. The calculated figure is 36.1 per 100,000 residents.
How should Travis County' rate be interpreted?
It was 72.6% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #158 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
470, or 93.8% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 31 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 38.1% lower in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.