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TEXAS LITTER FACTS When we know how litter really affects our state, we have a better understanding of why we shouldn\u2019t throw trash on Texas roads and highways. Here, you\u2019ll find statistics and studies that teach us why it\u2019s so important to remember the impact of littering. 47% of all litter along Texas roads comes from motorists. \u201cLarge litter\u201d is … <\/p>\n

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