Rio Grande Valley District Attorney Coalition launches 2025 Holiday Season “No Refusal” Campaign

EDINBURG — The Rio Grande Valley District Attorney Coalition will launch its annual Holiday Season “No Refusal” DWI Enforcement Campaign, running from November 26, 2025 through January 2, 2026.

This collaborative effort includes District Attorneys Toribio “Terry” Palacios of Hidalgo County; Luis V. Saenz of Cameron County; Gocha Allen Ramirez of Starr County; and Annette C. Hinojosa of Willacy County; working alongside local law enforcement agencies, regional judges, emergency medical services, and crime laboratories across the Rio Grande Valley.

The “No Refusal” initiative ensures that individuals suspected of driving while intoxicated who refuse a breath test may be subject to a blood search warrant issued by on-call magistrates. The coalition’s goal is to reduce impaired-driving fatalities and keep valley roadways safe during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

“The holiday season should be a time of celebration, not tragedy,” the coalition said in a joint statement. “Our ‘No Refusal’ Campaign is designed to deter impaired driving and save lives. We ask our community to plan ahead, designate a sober driver, and help us keep every family safe this season.”

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