Litter Slogan No Throwaway Line in Texas

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DALLAS Anyone who says “Don’t mess with Texas” is talking trash. Or, at least, they should be, says the Texas Department of Transportation.

The original anti-litter slogan coined nearly 20 years ago by Omnicom Group’s GSD&M in Austin, Texas, has been applied to so many products that it’s in danger of losing its original meaning, according to the TDOT. To counteract that trend, TDOT said it has licensed its slogan to a San Marcos, Texas, company that will sell “official” gear including caps, T-shirts and travel mugs, with proceeds going toward the anti-litter effort.

“While



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