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Colby Shawn

Republican · Incumbent

County Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Wise County)

Colby Shawn is the Wise County Commissioner for Precinct 4, listed on the county's Commissioners Court page2. The Wise County Messenger reported that he was first elected to the commissioners court in 2021 and, in his own announcement, listed road and bridge improvements, long-term water and transportation planning and public safety among his first-term priorities5. He is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this office1.

Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • AI data centersNo single answer fitsmedium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • At the March 9, 2026 Commissioners Court meeting, Shawn seconded the motion to adopt the resolution asking the state for guardrails and county tools on large data center development and gave the court additional information on data center designs; the court adopted it unanimously. (2026-03-09) source
  • Property taxesNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • At the September 14, 2026 meeting, Shawn voted aye on the roll call adopting the FY 2027 county tax rate of $0.265 per $100 of value. (2026-09-14) source
    • At the September 14, 2026 meeting, Shawn voted aye on the roll call adopting the FY 2027 county budget, which passed 4 to 1. (2026-09-14) source

No public position found on: Immigration, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (5)

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  1. Texas Secretary of State: 2026 General Election Ballot Certification (Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
  2. Commissioners Court (members list)Wise County, Texas
  3. Commissioners' Court meeting minutes, March 9, 2026Wise County, Texas
  4. Commissioners' Court meeting minutes, September 14, 2026Wise County, Texas
  5. Shawn seeks second term as Pct. 4 commissioner (September 10, 2025)Wise County Messenger