George Hartfield Sheppard (November 4, 1874 - January 18, 1949) was Texas State Comptroller from 1930 until he died in office in 1949.
At the end of his term, he did not run for reelection and was appointed by Governor William P. Hobby to transfer auto licenses.
When that position expired, Sheppard returned to Sweetwater, Texas, where he began working for city government.
After his terms as mayor, Sheppard retired to the private sector where he worked in the general insurance business.
He gave special attention to the gasoline tax, which was the most lucrative source of revenue in Texas.
One of the most difficult tasks that confronted Sheppard was the establishment and implementation of an entirely new system of accounting and bookkeeping for the State.
He was also a member of the Masons, belonging to the lodge, chapter and council at Sweetwater, and was identified there with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.