counties across texas
A Forward Texas Spotlight Series
The Counties Across Texas spotlight series from the Texas Forward Party takes us through the largest counties in Texas to the smallest: a journey that reminds us just how big, bold, and beautifully diverse this state truly is. From city skylines to ranch roads, from classrooms to cattle pens, every county has a story worth telling.
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Bowie County vs. Baylor County
Bowie County and Baylor County reflect two very different versions of Texas life: one shaped by a vibrant border metro and the other by the wide-open quiet of the Rolling Plains. Together, the counties show how Texas identity blends regional bustle with rural endurance, and how both deserve representation that reflects their lived experiences.
Liberty County vs. Hudspeth County
Liberty County and Hudspeth County sit more than 700 miles apart, yet together they reflect how broad and varied the Texas experience truly is. But both counties share the same desire for strong local representation and a Texas future that works for the people who call these places home.
Bastrop County vs. Coke County
Bastrop County and Coke County reflect the diversity of Texas landscapes: from the pine forests east of Austin to the mesas and quiet plains of West Texas. Together, they show the importance of systems that reflect local needs, not statewide assumptions.
Hunt County vs. Knox County
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. Together they show that whether a county is growing or holding steady, Texans value accountability, connection, and leaders who put people first.
Potter County vs. Concho County
Potter County and Concho County capture two very different but deeply connected forms of Texas resilience. Together, they remind Texans that strength comes from both our population centers and our rural roots; and that each deserves thoughtful leadership.
Tom Green County vs. Shackelford County
Tom Green County and Shackelford County reflect two chapters of Texas history — one, a growing West Texas city built around the Concho River, and the other, a historic ranching county where the frontier never feels far away. Both counties show that Texas communities thrive when heritage and progress work hand-in-hand.
Gregg County vs. Sutton County
Gregg County and Sutton County sit in two very different corners of Texas — one among the pine forests of East Texas, the other on the limestone hills of the Edwards Plateau. Together, these counties reflect two sides of Texas grit: industrial growth and frontier tradition.
Wichita County vs. Donley County
Wichita County and Donley County illustrate how Texas communities adapt in different ways to economic shifts and changing demographics. Both reflect the Texas value of meeting challenges with collaboration and community strength.
Rockwall County vs. Hemphill County
Rockwall County and Hemphill County reflect two very different Texas tempos — one experiencing booming suburban growth on the eastern edge of Dallas–Fort Worth, the other defined by quiet ranchlands and close-knit prairie communities in the northeast Panhandle. Together, these counties remind us that Texas thrives when both thriving suburbs and rural anchor towns have systems that listen to their needs.
Taylor County vs. Kinney County
Taylor County and Kinney County highlight two distinct Texas frontiers: one urban and rising, the other rural and rugged. Together they show that Texas’ future depends on both innovation and tradition.
Grayson County vs. Reagan County
Grayson County and Reagan County reflect two very different but equally Texan ways of life. Both counties show the common Texas belief that community matters more than political division.
Randall County vs. Upton County
Randall County and Upton County reveal two Texas landscapes built on resilience, community, and a sense of place. Together, they show how Texas thrives when both its population centers and its frontier spaces have a seat at the table.
Ector County vs. Lipscomb County
Ector County and Lipscomb County capture a Texas built on both momentum and memory. Together they reflect the balance Texas must strike between economic engines and frontier communities.
Parker County vs. Crockett County
Parker County and Crockett County reveal Texas as both a symbol of tradition and a landscape of endurance. Together they show that Texas identity thrives in both bustling arenas and quiet horizons.
Midland County vs. Real County
Midland County and Real County show two different Texases shaped by land, labor, and legacy. One county fuels the world; the other restores the soul, and both remind Texans that prosperity and peace are all part of the state’s story.
Kaufman County vs. Hall County
Kaufman County and Hall County represent two powerful currents shaping Texas today: fast-moving suburbia and the steady pulse of rural life. One county is tackling growth; the other is fighting decline: yet both embody a deep Texas pride in neighbors, heritage, and possibility.
Guadalupe County vs. Sherman County
Guadalupe County and Sherman County represent two very different paths through Texas. Both reflect the Texas belief that community comes first.
Comal County vs. Collingsworth County
Comal County and Collingsworth County offer two very different but equally Texan stories. Together they show that Texas succeeds when every community, large or small, has a seat at the table.

