Check out what others have to say about littering in the Lone Star State!

“I think littering is barbaric and rude. I am a Texan, born and bred; anyone littering is messing with the land I love. I have a voice recorder, and I keep it in my truck while driving. Anytime I see a litterer, I record the information needed to fill out a Don't Mess With Texas-Gotcha! form. I've turned in about a dozen litterers so far, most of those infractions occurred at intersections. Thanks for supplying Texans with a tool to curb littering. We really appreciate it.”
   —Mark, 20 - 06.24.03

“I am so glad that I found this website this morning and that someone is doing something about this. Just last week, I was on my way home from work in downtown Houston, and was at a stop light and the person next to us tossed a cigarette butt out the window. I wanted so badly to get out my the car and walk up to that person and pick up the butt and give it to them and tell them that they lost something. Now with this site, I have a way of fighting back. Thank you so much. I have a saying and that is when I walk out the door, the world is my front yard. So if you pollute, you're polluting in my yard.”
   —Sherri - 06.02.03

“Thanks for your 'Report a Litterer' service. I use it regularly. It makes me feel that I can make a difference. I have for years been outraged to see people disgard their cigarette butts at red lights. . . it's nice to be able to indirectly contact those who do it. Hope it helps.”
   —Greg M. - 05.12.03

“Littering is something that makes no sense. We live in the most beautiful state in the union and those who trash it should consider what they are creating: an expensive mess. The more trash on our roads, the more money it takes to clean it up.”
   —Scott C. - 03.10.03

“It's a lazy, selfish move when you litter. There's not any place where littering is all right.”
   —Matthew McConaughey (a.k.a. Litter Wrangler) - 07.18.01

“Don't Mess with Texas. Don't even fiddle with it.”
   —Eddie Gossling, one-man anti-litter patrol and star of “Messin' with Texas” - 07.18.01

“Littering is a $500 fine in Texas. That means if you find yourself with an empty soda can and you're a $490 cab ride away from the nearest trash receptacle, it would still be worth your while to make that trip.”
  —Ben Mowbray, roving ranter and star of “Messin' with Texas” - 07.18.01

“What I'm wondering is...who's throwin' away all their butts?”
   —Jimmy - 07.18.01

“We are lifelong Texas natives, clear back to Stephen F. Austin's bunch. We have traveled the entire state many times over. Being Texan is more than being a resident in a specific geographical location - it is a persona and a place unique in the world. To be a Texan is to own a part of that.”
   —Winifred P. - 07.18.01

“I love your programs and it makes me proud to be a Texan to see your ads that promote TEXAS and keeping it clean.”
   —Lance L., New Braunfels - 07.18.01

“I love that cigarette butts are included in the campaign. I am amazed at how many smokers throw them on the ground, as if they just disappear on their own. It is important that people realize what they do when they so casually litter. Thank you for all of your efforts!”
   —Linda H., Austin - 07.18.01

“Keep up the good work. The 'Don't Mess with Texas' program is one of the best things we have done as a state.”
   —Leware T., Decatur - 07.18.01

“Please continue to keep people informed about the beauty of a trash-free Texas.”
   —Darrell M., Spring - 07.18.01

“Great step for the environment!”
   —Sammy G., El Paso - 07.18.01

"The sad thing is that in many of those intersections that do have curbs/gutters you won't find many cigarette butts lying around because they've already been swept away in a storm drain. Unfortunately they end up in our lakes and streams.”
   —Kris P., Austin - 07.18.01

“My all time favorite 'Don't mess with Texas' spot is without a doubt the one with the B-17...my friends from out of state just love that spot...they say it is the best anti-litter ad they have seen as it gets your attention right off the bat. Bring it back!”
   —John L., Joshua - 07.18.01

“I know I am not a Texas resident, but I am getting ready to attend college in Texas and I highly support your campaign and wish to display this (sticker) on my vehicle while attending college in your state.”
   —Myndy W., Archdale, NC - 07.18.01

“I love what you guys are doing. Littering is bad news bears. Texas rules!”
   —Claire H., Champaign, IL - 07.18.01

“I'm outraged when I sit behind someone in traffic and they take the time at stoplights to clean out their ashtrays or throw out fast food containers. I love this beautiful country and want to keep it that way.”
   —Debie G., Lone Oak - 07.18.01

“I love what you are doing for Texas. I just love the new Matthew McConaughey commercial. Matthew is my #1 favorite actor. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!! :)”
   —Jennifer W., Overton - 07.18.01

“I LOVE the 'Keep yer butts in the car' billboard. I would love to put a bumper sticker on my car exactly like that. Please please please make it into a bumper sticker! People seem to think that cigarette butts aren't litter. Yuck. Thanks.”
   —Susannah M., Austin - 07.18.01

“I am a tolerant litterer, but now that I have visited your Web site after hearing your commercial (which told me of your Web site address) I'm going to be a non-litterer, confronting people I know that litter, and customers that litter.”
   —Mark C., Kennedale - 07.18.01