Governor Kevin Stitt Issues Emergency Order to Support Oklahoma Ranchers During Wildfires

OKLAHOMA CITY (February 23, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order temporarily easing certain transportation regulations to expedite the delivery of water, hay, and other livestock feed as wildfires continue to impact communities across Oklahoma.

The order suspends International Registration Plan (IRP) requirements for qualifying commercial vehicles registered in one of the 48 contiguous states that are hauling livestock feed into or through Oklahoma. It also suspends oversize and overweight permitting requirements for divisible and non-divisible loads transporting agricultural feed products for emergency livestock support.

“The damage caused by these wildfires places a heavy burden on communities across the panhandle, especially our farmers and ranchers,” said Governor Stitt. “Oklahomans always step up for one another, and this order helps us get critical feed and water where it is needed so our producers can begin to recover.”

All federal safety, licensing, and insurance requirements remain in full effect under this order, and motor carriers currently under an Out-of-Service Order are not eligible for this regulatory relief. The order applies only to the transportation of agricultural feed products, providing direct assistance in response to this wildfire emergency, and does not extend to any other goods.

The executive order filed yesterday remains in effect for 14 days and can be read in full here.

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