2026 Texas General Election

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Colby Shawn

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Colby Shawn is from Wise County, Texas. He and his wife, Nyree, have two children.

Staff Directory • Commissioners' Court - Wise County

Colby is currently the Precinct 4 Commissioner on the Wise County Commissioners Court. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

Update for Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - Wise County Messenger

As a county leader, has maintained one of the lowest tax rates for counties of similar size while expanding services and preparing for future growth.

Economy

Supports modernizing communication for law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel to improve coordination during emergencies and enhance disaster response.

Secured grant funding for the restoration of the Wise County Courthouse to enhance safety, accessibility, and public use.

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports long-term solutions for road maintenance, prioritizing projects based on safety, use, and taxpayer value, while advocating for accountability and efficient resource use.

Supports using sensors to track water levels in real time to provide advance warning of road flooding and enhance public safety.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports raising awareness and planning for Wise County's long-term water needs, addressing groundwater stress and future surface water strategies.

Energy & the Environment

- County commissioners vote on the budget and appropriations, which fund essential county services like road maintenance.
- They create and enforce civil and criminal laws that align with state regulations, including land use and construction codes.
- Commissioners implement state and federal mandates while overseeing county agencies and public buildings.
- They also set tax rates for the county and its subdivisions.
- Each Texas county has four commissioners and a county judge, forming the local governing body known as the Commissioners Court.