Albert Hunter is a retired mathematics educator and Democratic candidate for Texas House District 13. After 26-27 years as a classroom teacher in Central Texas high schools (including La Vega, Cleburne, Morgan, and Clifton), Hunter retired in 2012 and has remained active in his community through various volunteer roles. He served as a tennis coach for 13 years during his teaching career. Hunter earned an associate degree from McLennan Community College before transferring to and graduating from Tarleton State University. He is a long-time Bosque County resident and currently serves on the Meridian Independent School District board. Hunter ran unsuccessfully against incumbent Angelia Orr in the 2024 general election, losing with approximately one-third of the vote. He advanced unopposed from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026, securing the Democratic nomination for the general election.
Albert Hunter was born and raised in Meridian, Texas, in Bosque County, where he has lived most of his adult life. He attended McLennan Community College before completing his degree at Tarleton State University. He taught mathematics for 26-27 years at various Central Texas high schools including La Vega High School, Cleburne High School, Morgan High School, and Clifton High School, also serving as a tennis coach for 13 years during his teaching career. Since retiring in 2012, he has remained active in community service, serving on the Meridian ISD board, volunteering with the Heart of Texas Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging, and serving on the Friends of Meridian Lake State Park board. His campaign for state representative was inspired by opposition to school voucher policies, which he views as harmful to rural public education.