The Texas Litter Database development was helped by data partners North Central Texas Council of Governments, Black Cat GIS, Texas State (Meadows Center for Water & The Environment), American Bird Conservancy, and the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, who provided input on data format, data types and data interface. The data partners recognize the importance of reducing, preventing, and removing trash and litter in Texas and came together to help achieve these goals. The Texas Litter Database was created in partnership by Keep Texas Beautiful, HARC, and BlackCat GIS with funding from with funding from the Garver Black Hilyard Foundation.