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Since 1986, the Don’t mess with Texas® campaign (along with a lot of our very famous friends) has taught Texans the real cost of littering. Whether the message appears on a billboard, TV, or a ...
- Willie Nelson
- George Foreman
- Talking Longhorn
- Leann Rimes
- Kevin Fowler
- Greater Tuna
- Moon to Givens
- Matthew McConaughey
- George Strait
- The "Trashball"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DPWJQsn8osE Airing in 1989, Willie Nelsonput a twist on one of his biggest hits, "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys," to deliver the pertinent anti-littering message.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6xzqd7OvSk&feature=player_embedded In 1991, TxDOT decided to turn heavyweight boxing champion (and indoor grilling master) George Foreman into a preacher with an important message. Though he's in holy garb, George's call to "pray" for the fella who messes with Texasfeels just a little bit threatening, doesn't it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7Jbb7f99tU&feature=player_embedded It doesn't get much more Texan than a longhorn, the official state animal. 1996's talking longhorn ad won over kids and adults alike. Kudos to TxDOT for including armadillos — the official state "small" animal — as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkVBxl2Wetc&feature=player_embedded Garland, Texasnative LeAnn Rimesskyrocketed to fame after her 1996 debut album Blue. In 1997 she became the youngest person ever to win a Grammy and the first country artist to win the "Best New Artist" award. In 1998, she reprised her hit "Blue" to let you know your littering is m...
2014's best ad featured Texascountry heavy hitter Kevin Fowlerand several confused children. What's not to love? If all "singing trash cans" were this cool, they would probably be in more homes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Qe6v-SnFJNQ A classic satire on southern living, Greater Tunawas the first of 4 plays by Jaston Williams and Joe Sears revolving around the fictional town of Tuna, Texas(the third-smallest town in Texas). The play features only two cast members performing as over 20 different characters of bot...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDEIKERFA4&feature=player_embedded Believe it or not, the Houston Oilers (now the Tennessee Titans) used to be pretty popular. So popular that in 1989 TxDOT went with 9-time Pro Bowl quarterback Warren Moon and 2-time Pro Bowl receiver Ernest Givens over the Dallas Cowboys to deliver the no littering message. What m...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5GPmqNK-cM&feature=player_embedded Even though he was years away from landing the "Best Actor" Oscar, Matthew McConaughey, and all his swagger was still a big deal when this Texas campaign aired in 2000. Unfortunately, the ad was deemed "too violent" and didn't air much during prime time. Instead, it was shown befor...
Easily one of the best ads of 2010, the George Straitspot features a clueless director, an adorable tiny horse, and an always classy King of Country.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGG4nUMw-SM&feature=player_embedded Probably the most successful and iconic of the spots, the "trashball" is what a lot of Texans first think of when talking about the "Don't Mess With Texas" ad campaign. It features (in order of appearance): Matthew McConaughey, Walker TexasRanger, Erykah Badu, Lance Armstrong, Los ...
Jun 16, 2022 · TxDOT thinks so. Clad in a cowboy hat, spurs and fringe, singer Joe Jonas taps into his Dallas roots in the new ad for the "Don’t mess with Texas" anti-littering campaign. Jonas, an actor ...
Don't Mess with Texas. " Don't Mess with Texas " is a slogan for a campaign aimed at reducing littering on Texas roadways by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The phrase "Don't Mess with Texas" is prominently shown on road signs on major highways, television, radio and in print advertisements.
