Houston, TX- The Harris County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, Houston Police Department, Harris County Constables, Metro Police Department, Responsibility.org, Lyft, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), will hold a press conference to announce a coordinated effort to combat impaired driving throughout Memorial Day weekend.
WHAT: The initiative includes increased DWI enforcement, no-refusal blood draws, and prosecutorial support to streamline the arrest process for suspected impaired drivers. Additionally, a rideshare discount incentive will be offered to encourage the public not to drive impaired.
WHO:
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Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
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Harris County DA Sean Teare
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Texas Department of Public Safety
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Houston Police Department
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Harris County Constables
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Metro Police Department
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
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Responsibility.org
WHEN: Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: TranStar Houston, 6922 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77024
WHY: Harris County continues to see some of the highest rates of DWI-related fatalities in the nation. With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer —and historically a dangerous time on the roads— this initiative underscores the county’s commitment to preventing impaired driving tragedies through education, enforcement, and collaboration.
VISUALS/INFO:
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On-camera remarks from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and partner agencies
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B-roll of law enforcement personnel
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Interviews with spokespeople from MADD and Responsibility.org
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