Representative Robert Manger

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District 101

Hi, I’m Robert Manger and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 101st District.


representative

Leadership

Oversight Committee Chair

60th Legislature

News & Announcements

Sep 9, 2026
Recent Posts

Manger Applauds Governor's Denial of Stafford Parole

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City, released the following statement after Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt denied parole for Verna Stafford: "We do not take crimes of this magnitude lightly in Oklahoma. I trusted Governor Stitt to make the right decision in this case, and he did. Several relatives of the victims reached out to me with serious concerns about this possibility for Stafford, and I listened to them. Let this be a reminder that those responsible for a massacre should not expect leniency from the state. Any forgiveness Stafford seeks must come from the victims of the family and God." The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board could reconsider parole for Verna Stafford's first life sentence in three years. Had Stitt approved parole, Stafford would have completed her first life sentence and begun serving her second consecutive life sentence. Manger chairs the House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee. He began his 33-year law enforcement career the same year the Sirloin Stockade murders occurred and was present when those responsible were booked into jail. He later served with the U.S. Marshals Service, where he helped bring numerous fugitives to justice.

Aug 11, 2026
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Manger Condemns Board’s Decision to Advance Parole for Sirloin Stockade Murderer

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City, released the following statement condemning the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board’s decision to recommend parole for Verna Stafford, who was convicted for her role in the 1978 Sirloin Stockade massacre. "Parole, even one step closer, is not owed to Verna Stafford. Justice is owed to her victims. The board’s decision moves a convicted murderer one dangerous step closer to freedom. It disregards the brutality of these crimes, the lives that were stolen and the pain the victims’ families have carried. I began my law enforcement career the same year this massacre shocked our state. I remember like it was yesterday seeing the suspects being brought into the jail. I remember looking into their eyes and witnessing for myself the danger and recklessness that defined their character. They were as cold-blooded as they come. They preyed on nine innocent people, robbed them of their lives and left families permanently shattered. "She can say that she changed, and she can seek repentance. In fact, I truly hope she did. But what she cannot do is steal nine innocent lives and then escape the full punishment imposed for those crimes. I am calling on the Governor to reject this recommendation. Verna Stafford should never get one step closer to seeing the light of day as a free person." Stafford was sentenced to serve two consecutive life sentences for her role in the nine murders. She and her husband, Roger Dale Stafford, who was executed in 1995, were convicted of murdering a family of three along Interstate 35 near Purcell and later robbing an Oklahoma City Sirloin Stockade restaurant, where they stole $1500 and murdered six employees. Stafford’s parole recommendation now goes to the Governor for final consideration. If approved, the parole would apply only to her first life sentence. She would then begin serving her second consecutive life sentence and could be eligible for parole again in 15 years. Manger, chair of the House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee, completed a 33-year law enforcement career with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service.

May 14, 2026
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Manger Bill Modernizing Collision Reporting Requirements Signed Into Law

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure authored by Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City, and Sen. Kelley Hines, R-Edmond, to update Oklahoma’s vehicle collision reporting requirements has been signed into law. House Bill 4143  updates Oklahoma’s collision reporting thresholds. The measure increases from $300 to $3,000 the amount of vehicle damage necessary to require a written collision report. For accidents occurring on public roadways, the threshold also increases from $500 to $3,000. "The previous reporting thresholds no longer reflected today’s repair costs or the reality of even minor vehicle damage," Manger said. "This update cuts down on unnecessary paperwork while ensuring serious accidents are still properly reported and investigated." The bill further provides that no report is required when all parties agree to exchange information and there is no injury, death or damage to property other than the involved vehicles. Manger, who serves as chair of the House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee, said the measure modernizes outdated reporting standards and reduces unnecessary burdens on drivers and law enforcement. HB4143 becomes effective Nov. 1.