Originally a 1986 anti-littering campaign slogan, it became the unofficial motto of Texas and an expression of Texan pride and toughness. In Houston, it represents the fierce independence and self-reliance that define the Lone Star State's identity.
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Don't mess with Texas
🇺🇸 EnglishHouston, US
Pronunciation: dohnt mes with TEK-sus
Originally a 1986 anti-littering campaign slogan, it became the unofficial motto of Texas and an expression of Texan pride and toughness. In Houston, it represents the fierce independence and self-reliance that define the Lone Star State's identity.