Dylan Travis sworn in as Oklahoma state representative, vows to protect rural communities

Chief Justice Dustin Roe administered the oath of office to Representative-elect Dylan Travis during a brief ceremony in the Oklahoma House chamber. The swearing-in followed an invocation by house chaplain Rodney Wilson and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Speaker Pro Tem Anthony Moore.

"I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma," the oath recited, after which Travis completed the required signatures on the oath and loyalty oath. The presiding official reminded Travis that "you cannot be added to the payroll unless these documents are signed."

Travis thanked family and supporters, including his wife, Kaylee, and said the timing of the ceremony on FFA Day was meaningful to him. "FFA has ... the reason I'm here," he said, adding, "I look forward to protecting rural Oklahoma." He described his FFA experience as formative and tied it to his commitment to represent agricultural and rural interests.

The ceremony included brief congratulatory remarks from the floor and recognition of guests in the gallery. No legislative actions or votes were taken during the event; the swearing-in concluded when the presiding officer declared the ceremony ended.