Don't mess with Texas Scholarship Application page
Don't mess with Texas Scholarship Application page
Don't mess with Texas Scholarship Application page
Don't mess with Texas means don't litter

    TEXAS' MOST SUCCESSFUL LITTER-FREE PROGRAM

    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 efforts, the phrase “Don’t mess with Texas” has significantly helped reduce litter in our state. Learn more about the history of this famous and essential campaign.
    ABOUT US

    Don’t mess with Texas only works when we all work together. We need y’all to do your part and help us keep Texas clean. Luckily, there are many ways to help keep litter off our roads. Find out how you can help keep Texas litter-free.

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    TEACHING TEXAS

    Teaching the next generation about the importance of keeping Texas clean has been a part of the Don’t mess with Texas program from the start. Now, we have more resources and facts than ever to help teach Texas students that Don’t mess with Texas means don’t litter.

    EDUCATION

    Pumpkin Carving Templates

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    Carving Instructions:
    1. Hollow out your pumpkin.
    2. Print stencil and cut out the black areas with scissors or a craft blade.
    3. Tape stencil onto pumpkin and use a black marker to trace the lines.
    4. Remove the stencil and use your choice of tool to cut outlines on the pumpkin.

    If under 18 years of age, seek supervision and assistance from an adult.

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    Have questions about the program? Take a look at our FAQ page. If you have a litter-free event that you’d like us to know about or want to learn about partnerships, feel free to reach out to us.
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