Area legislations named to leadership positions in Oklahoma Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY — Southwest Oklahoma legislators are among the leaders named to chairman and vice chairman positions for the 2025 Legislative session by Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton.

Appointments include:

Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin: vice chair, Revenue and Taxation Committee.

Sen. Brent Howard, R-Altus: chair, Judiciary Committee; and vice chair, Public Safety and Judiciary Committee.

Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher: chair, Aerospace and Transportation Committee; vice chair, Technology and Telecommunications Committee.

“We have put together a strong group of senators who will collectively help move our state forward,” Paxton said. “Each individual members have subject matter expertise in these areas. These senators will be charged with hearing legislation and issues that are important to Oklahomans, while acting as leaders and mentors to everyone on the committees they oversee. They will also be crucial in working with other state partners, agencies and our federal delegation. With a new administration starting in January in Washington, we are at a pivotal time to make positive change on the state and federal levels. I am excited to get to work.”