Scholarships

…multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide. Through the company’s community outreach program, iHeartMedia streamlines philanthropic commitments to local needs.\n\n Ozarka is a…

Lesson Plans

…in their communities and how to take steps to keep their schools and neighborhoods clean.\n\n SEE LESSON PLANS\n\n Objective: By the time the students complete the lesson plan, they will…

Contact Us

…to you. If you’re interested in partnering with us, fill out our Partnership Form.\n\n PRIVACY STATEMENT The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has created www.dontmesswithtexas.org to enhance public access to…

Commercials

YOUR FAVORITE Commercials\n\n Have a sudden hankering to see your favorite Don’t mess with Texas® commercial? Need to hear famous Texans spreading the litter-free message? We’ve got you covered! Here,…

About Us

…20th anniversary Cotton Bowl commercial featuring favorite celebrities, Don’t mess with Texas is inaugurated into the Advertising Hall of Fame as America’s favorite slogan.\n\n 2010 A new commercial with George…

Texas Litter Facts

…find statistics and studies that teach us why it’s so important to remember the impact of littering. 47% of all litter along Texas roads comes from motorists. “Large litter” is…

Trash-Off

ANNUAL TEXAS TRASH-OFF!\n\n The Don’t mess with Texas® Trash-Off is the state’s largest one-day cleanup event. Every April, volunteers from all backgrounds—students, businesses, families, and more—come together to clear Texas…

Education

…elementary school to high school can teach students about keeping Texas clean with our comprehensive lesson plans. These FREE guides offer fun and engaging activities for your classroom.\n\n LESSON PLANS\n\n…

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TEXAS’ MOST SUCCESSFUL LITTER-FREE PROGRAM\n\n Since 1986, the Texas Department of Transportation has educated everyone that Don’t mess with Texas® means don’t litter. Through commercials, scholarships, partnerships, and trash clean-up…