A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Val Verde County reported 24 marijuana arrests. The rate was 50.2 per 100,000 residents, 61.8% below the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #157.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 23 | 48.2 |
| 2024 | 17 | 17 | 35.6 |
| 2025 | 24 | 22 | 50.2 |
Possession and other offenses
22 of the 24 reported arrests were classified as possession (91.7%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 23 to 24, a change of +4.3%.
How many marijuana arrests did Val Verde County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 24 marijuana-related arrests for Val Verde County in 2025. The calculated figure is 50.2 per 100,000 residents.
How should Val Verde County's rate be interpreted?
It was 61.8% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #157 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
22, or 91.7% 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 4.3% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.