Montgomery County vs. Glasscock County
Pines & Plains
From the piney woods north of Houston to the flat plains of West Texas, today’s spotlight shows how Texas grows in very different ways: but through the same spirit of resilience. Montgomery County, one of the fastest-growing suburban counties in America, blends booming neighborhoods, lake life, and small-business energy. Glasscock County, with just over 1,100 residents, is among the state’s smallest, defined by oil fields, cotton farms, and community pride. One wrestles with growth; the other works to preserve its way of life. Yet both reflect what Forward stands for: giving every Texan, urban or rural, a fair voice and a future worth building.
Montgomery County (Approx. 660,000)
Located just north of Houston, Montgomery County thrives on proximity to major employers, The Woodlands, and Lake Conroe’s tourism economy. Challenges include managing explosive growth, transportation congestion, and balancing development with natural conservation.
Glasscock County (Approx. 1,100)
A rural county in West Texas, Glasscock is known for its ranching, oil production, and open spaces. Challenges include infrastructure upkeep, education funding, and sustaining essential services with a small tax base.
Why It Matters
Montgomery debates center on growth, schools, and environmental preservation. Glasscock debates center on economic sustainability and maintaining access to healthcare, water, and broadband. Both highlight Texas’ need for smart policy that fits local reality, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Why Forward
Forward believes progress happens when communities can lead for themselves, not be dictated to by distant partisans.
In Montgomery County, open primaries and Ranked Choice Voting would let voters choose pragmatic, growth-minded leaders who represent everyone: from small-town residents in Conroe to entrepreneurs in The Woodlands. Fair maps would protect representation for diverse communities as the region evolves.
In Glasscock County, those same reforms would make sure rural Texans don’t get left behind in statewide politics. Ranked Choice Voting would encourage coalition-building in local races, while open primaries would empower candidates who focus on community service rather than partisanship.
Forward’s approach: fairness, independence, and inclusion; connects these two worlds. From the busy freeways of Montgomery to the quiet plains of Glasscock, Texans deserve systems that bring neighbors together instead of dividing them apart.
Did You Know…
Montgomery County is the birthplace of the Texas flag, first flown in 1839.
Glasscock County is one of only a handful of Texas counties without an incorporated city.
Why Texans Love Living Here
Montgomery County residents love lake days, tall pines, and a sense of opportunity that still feels neighborly. Glasscock County residents love open land, strong families, and the pride that comes from keeping local traditions alive. Both represent the best of Texas: where faith, family, and community never go out of style.
Key Events That Bring Neighbors Together
Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo — one of the largest county fairs in Southeast Texas, combining youth livestock shows, concerts, and rodeo action.
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, including, but not limited to:
