haTexas law enforcement is giving the public some notice on how those with outstanding warrants can avoid going to jail.

Starting February 25th, 250 agencies across the state are cracking down on arrests.

Officers have the authority to arrest anytime and anywhere.

People can pay the full fine amount in person at the police department, mailed in money orders or via a Visa or MasterCard payment.

Those with warrants can also go plead guilty if their case was not settled.

Here is a copy of the information regarding this Great Texas Round-Up from the City of Harlingen.
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Beginning Saturday, February 25, 2012, over 250 law enforcement agencies across
Texas will combine forces to arrest individuals with outstanding warrants.
Individuals with warrants may be arrested at their home, place of business, or
anywhere that they may be found. Persons arrested may have their car impounded
if they are stopped and arrested while driving, incurring tow and storage charges.
ACT NOW TO AVOID GOING TO JAIL
TO AVOID ARREST, YOU MAY:
1. Pay the full fine amount with a credit card on line at www.myharlingen.us or
by calling (956) 216-5121; Visa or MasterCard accepted.
2. Pay the full fine amount by mail. Fines may be paid by money order made
payable to the Harlingen Municipal Court.
3. Pay the full fine amount in person at 1018 Fair Park Blvd. Fines may be paid
in person with cash, money order, Visa or MasterCard.
4. Plead not guilty in person at 1018 Fair Park Blvd. If you case is unadjudicated
*****You will be required to post a bond and you will be notified by mail the
date your case is set for trial******
SPECIAL HOURS: SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. FEB. 25, 2012
MON-FRI 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. FEB 27 –MAR 2, 2012
SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. MAR 3, 2012