Speaker Pro Tempore Kyle Hilbert

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District 29

Hi, I’m Kyle Hilbert and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 29th District.


representative

Leadership

Speaker Pro Tempore

59th Legislature

Speaker Pro Tempore

58th Legislature

Ex Officio Voting Member

59th Legislature

Ex Officio Voting Member

58th Legislature

News & Announcements

Jan 21, 2023

Hilbert Elected to First Full Term as House Speaker Pro Tempore

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Speaker Pro Tempore Kyle Hilbert Phone: (405) 557-7353 On Tuesday, the Oklahoma House of Representatives elected Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as Speaker Pro Tempore of the House for his first full term. ""It is truly an honor to continue serving in this role,"" Hilbert said. ""The House is in a prime position to keep moving the needle on important policy for our state. As we start the first session of the 59th Legislature, I’m excited to continue working with my colleagues as we strive to better our state for all Oklahomans.” Hilbert has represented House District 29 since 2016. Prior to his election as Speaker Pro Tempore in 2022, Hilbert served as vice chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Committee. He and his wife Alexis live in Bristow with their two daughters, Addison and Dorothy. The House also adopted rules for the upcoming 59th legislative session, which begins Monday, February 6. 

Dec 7, 2022

Pro-Tem Hilbert Comments on Clemency Denial for Eizember

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Pro Tempore Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, today issued the following statement about the denial of clemency for convicted killer Scott Eizember by the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board in a 3-2 vote. Eizember is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection Jan. 12 for the 2003 slayings of A.J. and Patsy Cantrell in Depew. He also attacked and beat Carla Wright and shot her grandson Tyler Montgomery before leading law enforcement on a weekslong manhunt. The Pardon and Parole Board made the proper and just decision today in denying clemency to Scott Eizember. For those of us who live and grew up in Creek County, we all remember where we were and what we were doing on October 18, 2003, when our entire world was turned upside down by the horrific crimes committed against Eizember's victims . For weeks we lived on edge as Eizember was on the run. The terror he inflicted back then reverberates even today. Today, his defense attorneys attempted to blame the very victims of the crimes for the atrocities committed against them. Thankfully, when justice is served in January, the families will no longer have to listen to these despicable arguments. I and many others will continue to pray for the Cantrell and Wright families as this awful chapter in their lives inches closer to an end. "

Nov 7, 2022

Representatives Applaud New CareerTech Director

" OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Pro Tempore Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, and Rep. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee, today issued statements congratulating Brent Haken being named the new director of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. The Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education publicly announced the selection of Haken as the ninth director of the department earlier today. Haken currently is superintendent of Morrison Public Schools, a position he's held since 2019. He starts his official duties with CareerTech in January. ""I applaud the board's decision,"" Hilbert said. ""I have had the pleasure of knowing Brent for nearly 15 years. He is a man of integrity who has always been a champion for children. He has the skill set needed to improve our workforce to help meet the needs of our growing economy and to meet the educational needs for CareerTech's traditional and non-traditional students."" Hilbert also thanked former House Speaker Pro Tempore. Lee Denney who has served as interim director of the department since February. ""I appreciate Lee for stepping up to fill this role, which gave the Board plenty of time to find an exceptional permanent director. The state is better because of her service."" Burns, who has four kids in the Morrison school district and whose House District 35 includes the town, said Haken's move is a great loss to the community and the school but an incredible win for the state. ""I'm extremely proud of this decision,"" Burns said. ""Brent is a hard worker who knows how to make the most of his resources and do what is best for the students and staff under his able care. He has been a close friend and a great resource for me. I could reach out to him at any time to talk about the effects of legislation on our school districts or just to get his opinion on a myriad of other factors. I know he'll do a terrific job in his new role at CareerTech. Students will be more prepared than ever for life and jobs in the future, which will greatly benefit our entire state."" A full press release detailing Haken's background can be found on the Oklahoma CareerTech website. "