Texas Non-Profit Against Visual Pollution

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Scenic City People’s Choice Award

Your opinion matters. Help us recognize the Certified Texas Scenic City that best showcases the commitment to scenic beauty and community pride.

For more than four decades, we have led efforts across Texas to preserve and enhance public spaces, strengthen communities, advance scenic conservation and ensure that growth and development respect the visual character and environment. Scenic conservation is essential to preserving the character, heritage, and natural beauty of our communities.

Scenic City Certification

Championing scenic communities by supporting and recognizing Texas municipalities that implement high-quality scenic standards for public spaces.

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1 Million Trees Across Texas

Protecting and enhancing sustainable landscapes in communities across the state by maintaining green spaces and increasing tree planting.

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Scenic Policy Advocacy

Safeguarding our state’s scenic qualities by helping communities protect their unique qualities through scenic conservation and state-wide advocacy efforts.

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Scenic Texas was founded in 1980 by visionary corporate attorney Carroll Shaddock, inspired by a profound commitment to addressing the diminishing visual character of our great state. Over the decades, we have emerged as Texas’ leading advocate for preserving and enhancing its visual landscapes, building a robust network of affiliates and partners dedicated to safeguarding the aesthetic integrity of communities across the state.

At Scenic Texas, we recognize that every community possesses distinct scenic assets deserving protection. By collaborating with citizens, public officials, and neighborhood organizations, we elevate the visual quality of Texas’ environments, fostering spaces where individuals and communities can flourish. We believe that beauty is not a luxury but a vital economic driver and a cornerstone of quality of life. Everyone deserves surroundings that inspire, uplift, and connect them to the natural world. Together, we are shaping a Texas where scenic preservation enriches both the people and the places we cherish.

Over the decades, we have emerged as Texas’ leading advocate for preserving and enhancing its visual landscapes, building a robust network of affiliates and partners dedicated to safeguarding the aesthetic integrity of communities across the state. At Scenic Texas, we recognize that every community possesses distinct scenic assets deserving protection.

By collaborating with citizens, public officials, and neighborhood organizations, we elevate the visual quality of Texas’ environments, fostering spaces where individuals and communities can flourish. We believe that beauty is not a luxury but a vital economic driver and a cornerstone of quality of life. Everyone deserves surroundings that inspire, uplift, and connect them to the natural world. Together, we are shaping a Texas where scenic preservation enriches both the people and the places we cherish.

Scenic Texas’ 2025

Scenic City of the Year and People’s Choice Awards

We are thrilled to share that Richmond has been recognized as Scenic Texas’ 2025 Scenic City of the Year! This esteemed award honors the city’s steadfast commitment to preserving its natural charm while enhancing the everyday experience for its residents. Through its beautiful green spaces, pristine parks, and thoughtfully planned public areas, Richmond stands as a leader in scenic stewardship. This recognition highlights the city’s dedication to sustainability and its success in fostering outdoor spaces that inspire pride, connection, and community. Richmond continues to set the standard for how cities can protect and celebrate their distinctive landscapes.

Announcing Scenic Texas’ 2025 Scenic City of the Year and People’s Choice Awards

2025 Scenic City of the Year

Alongside Richmond’s achievement, Pharr has been honored with the People’s Choice Award from Scenic Texas! This distinction celebrates the city’s commitment to highlighting its natural beauty and promoting a deep appreciation for the outdoors. From its picturesque trails and peaceful lakes to its captivating views, Pharr continues to inspire residents and visitors alike, earning recognition as a standout destination for outdoor enjoyment. This award reflects the community’s ongoing dedication to preserving its environment and honoring the natural character that defines it. Together, these recognitions exemplify the mission of Scenic Texas — to safeguard and celebrate the landscapes that enrich our lives and communities.

2025 People's Choice

2025 Annual Scenic City
Award Ceremony

Mayor Maddie Parker

Fort Worth Mayor | Keynote Speaker

We want to thank and congratulate our incredible Scenic City municipal leaders, city officials, and dedicated staff for their outstanding efforts and remarkable participation in this year’s Annual Scenic City Award Celebration. Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment played an essential role in their city’s success and continue to exemplify what makes Scenic Texas such a strong and inspiring organization.

We are proud to welcome and celebrate these leaders and representatives—our newly certified cities and our long-established members of the Certified Scenic City family—each of whom continues to uphold the highest standards of scenic beauty, thoughtful planning, and civic pride across Texas. Thanks to their vision and hard work, our mission to preserve and enhance the visual character of Texas remains as impactful as ever.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO TAKE A MOMENT TO CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW TO EXPLORE EACH CITY’S OFFICIAL WEBSITE AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THE VISUAL CHARACTER OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.