Ballot question

City of Shamrock Proposition A: local sales and use tax

On the ballot in: City of Shamrock
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. THE ADOPTION OF A LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX IN THE CITY OF SHAMROCK AT THE RATE OF ONE AND ONE-QUARTER OF ONE PERCENT (1.25%).

A “Yes” vote means

Adopts a local sales and use tax in the City of Shamrock at a rate of one and one-quarter percent (1.25%).

A “No” vote means

The City of Shamrock does not adopt the 1.25% local sales and use tax.

Wording from the Wheeler County sample ballots for Precincts 301 and 401 (City of Shamrock); the city's order of election lists the measure as Proposition 1 with the same text.

Sources

City of Shamrock — Order of Special Election for Municipalities (November 3, 2026) · City of Shamrock
Sample Ballot, General Election November 3, 2026 — Precinct 301, City of Shamrock and ESD · Wheeler County Clerk
Sample Ballot, General Election November 3, 2026 — Precinct 401, City of Shamrock and ESD · Wheeler County Clerk

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