OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, has re-filed to serve as speaker-designate for the Republican Caucus of the House of Representatives for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature. Hilbert was the only member to file for the position.

The Speaker of the House serves as the chamber’s chief presiding officer, overseeing committee appointments, the flow of legislation, and management of the House budget and staff, and serves as an ex officio voting member on all House committees.

“I am grateful for the continued support of my colleagues and the opportunity to serve during my final term in the House,” Hilbert said. “We are not finished. I remain fully committed to strengthening our state and ensuring Oklahoma is an even better place to live, work and raise a family. I am eager to continue working with Pro Temp Paxton and Governor Stitt and I look forward to seeing the progress we’ve made over the past few years continue alongside whomever is the next Governor.”

Hilbert was first selected as speaker-designate ahead of the 60th Legislature and currently serves as Speaker of the House. During his tenure, the House has prioritized improving public education outcomes, building historic savings, tax relief for Oklahoma families, and long-term infrastructure improvements.

First elected in 2016 to represent House District 29, Hilbert previously served as Speaker Pro Tempore and vice chair of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. Hilbert resides in Bristow with his wife, Alexis, and two daughters with one additional child on the way.

Under majority caucus rules, the speaker-designate is formally selected by the Republican Caucus during an election year, with the full House voting on organizational day when the next Legislature convenes.

“Our caucus is unified and focused on delivering results for the people of Oklahoma in the 2026 session,” Hilbert said.