Texas Cannabis LedgerA county record in statewide context
In 2025, Van Zandt County reported 76 marijuana arrests. The rate was 114.9 per 100,000 residents, 12.6% below the statewide rate of 131.5. Among eligible counties, that rate ranked #128.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68 | 56 | 106.2 |
| 2024 | 70 | 68 | 107.3 |
| 2025 | 76 | 73 | 114.9 |
Possession and other offenses
73 of the 76 reported arrests were classified as possession (96.1%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 68 to 76, a change of +11.8%.
How many marijuana arrest records did Van Zandt County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History table contains 76 marijuana-coded arrest records for Van Zandt County in arrest year 2025. This is a count of records, not necessarily unique people or arrest events. The calculated rate is 114.9 records per 100,000 residents.
How should Van Zandt County's rate be interpreted?
It was 12.6% below the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #128 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many records were classified as possession?
73 possession-coded records matched the Ledger's definition. They account for 96.1% of the county total. Another 3 records were classified as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The count changed from 68 records in 2023 to 76 in 2025, 11.8% 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.