Hunt County vs. Knox County
College Town Corridors & Prairie Quiet
Hunt County and Knox County highlight two different strands of Texas life: one driven by university energy and growth along the I-30 corridor, the other defined by quiet plains, wheat fields, and ranching towns where community ties run deep. Hunt County benefits from its proximity to Dallas while retaining its own identity around Greenville and Commerce. Knox County, anchored by Knox City and Munday, reflects the quiet dependability of rural Texas. Together they show that whether a county is growing or holding steady, Texans value accountability, connection, and leaders who put people first.
Hunt County (Population Approx. 110,000)
Hunt County features Greenville’s manufacturing and tech employers and the university presence of Texas A&M–Commerce. The county combines suburban expansion with agricultural roots, drawing families seeking affordability and strong schools. Challenges include transportation capacity, housing, and aligning educational pipelines with local workforce needs.
Knox County (Population Approx. 3,300)
Knox County relies on agriculture: wheat, cotton, and cattle; and the strong community fabric found across the Rolling Plains. Life centers around local schools, churches, and community fairs. Challenges include healthcare access, limited business diversification, and declining population. What the county lacks in size, it makes up for in toughness, loyalty, and community spirit.
Why It Matters
These counties show the intertwined future of Texas: education and innovation in one region, land stewardship and heritage in the other. Both are essential, and both deserve responsive leadership.
Why Forward
Forward believes electoral systems should empower counties with very different needs but the same desire for fairness.
In Hunt County, open primaries and Ranked Choice Voting would support leaders committed to transportation planning, university-community collaboration, and balanced growth free from partisan pressure.
In Knox County, the same reforms amplify rural voices and ensure that independent-minded ranchers, teachers, and families aren’t overshadowed by metropolitan voters. Ranked Choice Voting builds legitimacy in small elections with narrow margins.
Forward’s mission of trust, transparency, and teamwork resonates in both counties; from university lecture halls in Commerce to the courthouse squares of Knox City.
Did You Know…
Commerce is home to Texas A&M University–Commerce, founded in 1889.
Munday once hosted one of Texas’ notable early cotton gins, shaping its regional identity.
Why Texans Love Living Here
Hunt County residents value education access, affordability, and the combination of city convenience with rural roots. Knox County residents love the quiet plains, strong neighborly ties, and generational pride in the land.
Key Events That Bring Neighbors Together
People & Tech Created This
The profiles and shared challenges were gathered from Texas Forward Party supporters and written using ChatGPT and Gemini models to combine verified public data, official county/state sources, and general knowledge from Texas historical and government records:
