2026 Texas General Election

Cullin Knutson

Cullin Knutson is from Amarillo, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in political science from Texas State University. 

Cullin previously worked as a general manager at his family's asphalt and paving company, as a roadway construction worker, and as a legislative aide in the Texas House of Representatives. He also has experience working on political campaigns across Texas.

Cullin previously ran for Texas State Representative in 2024 but did not win.

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Supports the growth of new industries and small businesses in order to address "high property taxes and low school funding."

As of July 22, 2026, Cullin Knutson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports access to abortion and plans to overturn the Republican-enacted total abortion ban.

Supports removing the ban on interstate health co-ops and funding to non-profit insurance agencies.

Supports expanding healthcare coverage to reduce tax burdens.

Supports increasing teacher pay and investing in classroom technology to enhance math, science, and literacy curriculum.

Supports using the state's $20 billion "rainy day" fund to ensure no child faces hunger in public schools.

Supports partnerships with community colleges, trade schools, and universities to prepare students for the future.

Supports energy independence through green energy investments but opposes using farmland for solar and wind, advocating for utilizing car parks, roofs, and other spaces instead.

Supports holding those who violate environmental laws accountable and addressing past waste disposal issues in the Permian Basin.

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Cullin Knutson is from Amarillo, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in political science from Texas State University.

Cullin is a planning analyst at the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission. He previously worked as a general manager at his family's asphalt and paving company, as a roadway construction worker, and as a legislative intern in the Texas House of Representatives. He also has experience waiting tables at a local Asian restaurant.

Meet The Candidates: Cullin Knutson For Texas House District 86

Cullin's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 86, is his first time running for public office.

Supports empowering small business owners and bringing new industry to Texas.

Supports policies to ensure equal pay and treatment for women.

Supports a moratorium on data centers until they can be regulated and feasibility studies conducted.

Supports access to abortion and would work to overturn the current abortion ban in Texas.

Opposes school vouchers, saying "Privatization of these institutions disenfranchises working-class families."

Supports partnerships with community colleges, trade schools, and universities to prepare students for future careers.

Cullin Knutson is from Amarillo, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in political science from Texas State University. Cullin returned to Amarillo after working in Arlington, Texas, for his family 27s asphalt and paving company. He is currently employed at the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission.

Cullin is a public servant. He currently works at the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission. He previously worked as a general manager at his family's asphalt and paving company, in roadway construction sales, and in the Texas House of Representatives. He also has experience working on political campaigns.

Supports raising the minimum wage to address the rising costs of housing, energy, food, and other necessities.

Supports bringing new industry and empowering small business owners to generate revenue for addressing high property taxes and low school funding.

Supports equal pay, equal treatment, and comprehensive paternity leave for Texans.

Proposes a moratorium on data centers until they can be regulated and feasibility studies conducted, emphasizing the protection of water resources.

Said, "I pledge to stand with the women of Texas, and will vote to pass legislation that overturns the total abortion ban enacted by the Republican legislature."

Criticizes the current healthcare system as a failure due to high costs driven by private insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and advocates for the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid to provide coverage for uninsured Texans and improve access to healthcare.

Supports removing the ban on interstate health co-ops and funding non-profit insurance agencies to increase competition and lower insurance costs for individuals and employers through free-market solutions.

Supports providing healthcare coverage for hard-working Texans while reducing their tax burden.

Said, "I aim to ensure the money reaches the classroom, increase teacher pay, and drive advancements in technology to better enhance the basic curriculum of math, science, and literacy, thereby improving student engagement."

Supports ensuring no child faces hunger while attending public schools, leveraging Texas's Rainy Day Fund.

Said, "Returning the freedom to choose career opportunities through strategic partnerships with community colleges, trade schools, and universities will best prepare young Texans for their future with an early start and affordability. When we invest in our students, we invest in the future of Texas: It is that simple."

Supports energy independence through green energy investments while opposing the use of farmland for solar and wind projects, advocating for alternative locations like car parks and roofs.

Supports accountability for waste disposal issues and holding violators of environmental laws responsible in the Permian Basin region.

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Cullin is a grant coordinator. He works at the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, where he has been since 2024. He previously worked as general manager at his family’s asphalt and paving company in Arlington from 2017 to 2024, as a sales representative for an Arizona-based roadway construction company in 2015, as a campaign staffer for various candidates across Texas after graduating from college, as a legislative aide in the Texas House of Representatives while at Texas State University, and as a server at a local Asian restaurant.

Cullin Knutson's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 86.

Supports equal pay, equal treatment, and comprehensive paternity leave to ensure a better future for all Texans.

Economy

Proposes a moratorium on data centers until they can be regulated and feasibility studies conducted, emphasizing the protection of water resources in the Panhandle.

Public Safety

Supports legislation to overturn the total abortion ban enacted by the Republican legislature in Texas.

Criticizes the current healthcare system as a failure, advocates for the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid to provide coverage for uninsured Texans, and emphasizes the need for accessible healthcare options.

Healthcare

Supports ensuring funding reaches classrooms, increasing teacher pay, advancing technology in education, and addressing student hunger in public schools.

Supports strategic partnerships with community colleges, trade schools, and universities to enhance career opportunities and affordability for students.

Education

Supports energy independence through green energy investments, while opposing the use of farmland for solar or wind projects, advocating for alternative locations like car parks and roofs.

Supports accountability for waste disposal issues and enforcement of environmental laws in the Permian Basin region.

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