‘Don’t Mess With Texas’ leads to less in roadside trash

Survey reveals visible litter down by 34 percent despite increase in number of drivers

AUSTIN — Besides being one of the state’s most popular slogans, Don’t mess with Texas® also is proving to be effective as an anti-littering message. Established by the Texas Department of Transportation in 1986, Don’t mess with Texas® has helped reduce visible litter by 34 percent on TxDOT-maintained roadways between 2009 and 2013, according to TxDOT’s 2013 Texas Litter Survey.   Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine34414/Full/index.aspx?id=34414

 
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