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June 1, 2025
Introducing the All-New Adopt-a-Highway Get Started Kit
Making a difference in Texas has never been easier. The free, bilingual Adopt-a-Highway Get Started Kit includes everything you need to adopt and clean a two-mile stretch, whether you’re part of a school, company, household, or community group. With ready-to-print materials and step-by-step instructions, this all-in-one toolkit helps you get organized, take action, and get noticed.
This effort is part of a broader initiative supported by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), encouraging community involvement in roadside safety and cleanliness.
Why Adopt a Highway?
Because it’s one of the simplest ways to:
- Give back to your community
- Promote environmental stewardship
- Teach teamwork and responsibility
- Get public recognition with your name on an official highway sign
Whether you’re a family, school, business, or nonprofit, this program was made for groups who care about where they live.
You’ve got all the willpower you’ll need — now get the miles. Apply today!
Want to learn more about the Adopt-a-Highway program? Visit our FAQ page.
What’s in the Get Started Kit?
The Get Started Kit is a downloadable resource that makes adopting a highway stress-free and straightforward.
Inside the kit, you’ll find:
- Step-by-step instructions to adopt and organize a cleanup
- Safety tips for volunteers
- Printable, bilingual posters and flyers
- Tips for community engagement and visibility
The People Behind the Change
SCHOOLS: A Great Way for Teachers to Turn Values into Action
Andrea, a high school teacher in Elgin, wanted her students to connect classroom values to real-world impact. She downloaded the free Get Started Kit from DontmesswithTexas.org and found everything she needed, from safety tips to printable posters. Support poured in from students, staff, and local businesses. Soon, they adopted a stretch of highway, with a sign bearing their school’s name. But the real reward was the pride on her students’ faces — proof that the Get Started Kit empowers young people to lead with purpose.
NONPROFITS: Your Group Can Lead the Way to Stronger Communities
At a nonprofit food kitchen in Lubbock, staff and volunteers wanted to extend their impact beyond the kitchen walls. After discovering the Adopt-a-Highway program, they downloaded the kit and began hosting monthly cleanups. Now they’re nourishing bodies and nurturing Texas, one mile at a time.
BUSINESSES: A Great Way to Demonstrate Community Leadership
At a small Seguin business, cleaning windows is the job, but cleaning up their community became the mission. Using the kit, they launched quarterly cleanups and promoted their efforts with flyers and posters. Customers now associate their team with more than just crystal-clear windows — they see a local business committed to spotless highways.
FAMILIES: Build Memories Together that Make a Difference
A family made Adopt-a-Highway a tradition spanning generations. They adopted a two-mile stretch to show their commitment to their community and the environment. Matching gloves, weekend cleanups, jokes, and shared values made it more than just a cleanup — it’s now a family legacy.
The campaign’s call to action says it all:
Get together. Get active. Get noticed.
When you gather your crew, review your kit, and proudly display your materials in high-traffic areas, you’re not just prepping for a cleanup. You’re building camaraderie and turning your name into a roadside reminder of civic pride.
What Happens After You Download the Kit?
It’s as easy as 1-2-3:
- Download the free Get Started Kit
- Follow the step-by-step guide to register and adopt your stretch of highway
- Use the posters and templates to recruit your crew and promote your cleanup
Once approved, your group’s name will appear on an official Adopt-a-Highway sign.
You’re One Click Away from Making a Difference
You don’t need to be a professional organizer or have a huge team. All you need is a little motivation — and this free kit.
Click below to explore the digital kit and take the first step toward protecting Texas.
[Explore the Digital Kit]Looking for inspiration?
Check out these short videos featuring real adopters, creative signage, and Adopt-a-Highway in action across Texas.
