Don't Mess With Texas

This bold statement can be found all over the Lone Star state- on t-shirts, shot glasses, and on the bumpers of our Ford trucks. While many believe that this threatening sentiment is intended to let the rest of the states know how hardcore we are (and perhaps to some it is) the saying actually started in 1986 as a public service and advertising campaign. About trash.

This anti-littering campaign is sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and works to educate Texans about the high cost of litter and promote litter prevention. The campaigns advertisements (like the one featured below) have starred famous Texans, have won numerous awards, and are based on research on littering trends in Texas.