Title 25 — Title 25 — Definitions and General Provisions

The flag of the Governor of the State of Oklahoma shall be forest green, bearing on each side the following: the Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma, centered, surrounded by five equidistant white stars with one of the stars placed directly above the Great Seal; and the flag to b…

In memory of the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City which killed or injured hundreds of residents of this and other states, flags commemorating this incident and the courage and compassion of the people of this state, this country an…

In memory of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and the plane crash victims of the United Airlines Flight 93, the 9/11 Remembrance "Freedom Flag" that commemorates this day in American history, shall be authorized to be flown on flagpol…

The official song and anthem of the State of Oklahoma is hereby declared to be the words and music of the song "Oklahoma," composed and written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Added by Laws 1953, p. 101, § 2.

The words to the Oklahoma State Folk Song, "Oklahoma Hills", words and music by Woody Guthrie and Jack Guthrie, are as follows: Many a month has come and gone Since I’ve wandered from my home In those Oklahoma Hills Where I was born Many a page of my life has turned Many lessons …

The official state gospel song of the State of Oklahoma is hereby declared to be the words of the song “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”, composed and written by Wallis Willis, a Choctaw freedman living in Indian Territory before 1862. Added by Laws 2011, c. 118, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.…

The State Library shall be the official depository of the official Oklahoma State Gospel Song, and the State Librarian shall cause a copy thereof to be kept in the State Library. Added by Laws 2011, c. 118, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.

The words to the Oklahoma State Gospel Song, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”, words by Wallis Willis, are as follows: Swing low, sweet chariot, Coming for to carry me home, Swing low, sweet chariot; Comin’ for to carry me home. I looked over Jordan, and what did I see, Comin’ for to c…

The official inspirational song of the State of Oklahoma is hereby declared to be "I Can Only Imagine" by MercyMe. Added by Laws 2018, c. 58, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.

of the State of Oklahoma. The State Library shall be the official depository of the official inspirational song of the State of Oklahoma, and the State Librarian shall cause a copy thereof to be kept in the State Library. Added by Laws 2018, c. 58, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.

Oklahoma. The words to the official inspirational song for the State of Oklahoma, "I Can Only Imagine", written and composed by lead vocalist Bart Millard of the band MercyMe, are as follows: "I can only imagine what it will be like When I walk by your side I can only imagine wha…

The American Quarter Horse is hereby designated and adopted as the state horse of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 2022, c. 216, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.

The soybean is hereby designated and adopted as the state legume of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 2024, c. 187, § 1.

The State Library shall be the official depository of the official State song, and the State Librarian shall cause a copy thereof to be kept in the State Library. Laws 1953, p. 101, § 3.

"Brand new state, Brand new state, gonna treat you great! Gonna give you barley, carrots and pertaters, Pasture fer the cattle, Spinach and Termayters! Flowers on the prairie where the June bugs zoom, Plen'y of air and plen'y of room, Plen'y of room to swing a rope! Plen'y of hea…

The official children's song of the State of Oklahoma is hereby declared to be the words and music of the song "Oklahoma, My Native Land", composed and written by Martha Kemm Barrett. Added by Laws 1996, c. 25, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.

The State Library, maintained by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, shall be the official depository of the official state children's song, and the State Librarian shall cause a copy of the song to be kept in the State Library. Added by Laws 1996, c. 25, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1996…

The words of the official state children's song are: "As I travel the roads of America, such wonderful sights I can see. But nothing compares to the place I love; The perfect home for you and for me. Yes, Oklahoma, my native land. I am proud to say your future's looking grand. Ye…

The official Oklahoma State Folk Song is hereby declared to be the words and music of the song "Oklahoma Hills", composed and written by Woody Guthrie and Jack Guthrie. Except for nonprofit educational use, state use of the state folk song shall be preceded by notice of the inten…

The State Library shall be the official depository of the official Oklahoma State Folk Song, and the State Librarian shall cause a copy thereof to be kept in the State Library. Added by Laws 2001, c. 47, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2001.

The scissor-tailed flycatcher, Muscivora Forficata, is hereby designated and adopted as the state bird of the State of Oklahoma. Laws 1951, p. 356, § 1.

The Barite Rose, commonly known and referred to as the "rose rock", is hereby designated as the official rock of this state. Laws 1968, c. 140, § 1, emerg. eff. April 8, 1968.

The strawberry is hereby designated and adopted as the official fruit of the State of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 2005, c. 63, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. NOTE: Editorially renumbered from § 98.8 of this title to avoid duplication in numbering.

The Mexican free-tailed bat, Tadarida brasiliensis, is hereby designated and adopted as the official state flying mammal of the State of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 2006, c. 37, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.

The wild turkey Meleagris gallopavo is hereby designated and adopted as the state game bird of the State of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 2006, c. 232, § 1, emerg. eff. June 6, 2006.

The dinosaur Acrocanthosaurus atokensis is hereby designated and adopted as the state dinosaur of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 2006, c. 232, § 2, emerg. eff. June 6, 2006.

The watermelon is hereby designated and adopted as the official vegetable of the State of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 2007, c. 45, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.

The fourth Saturday of July of each year shall be declared as the National Day of the Cowboy and set aside to celebrate the contribution of the Cowboy and Cowgirl to this state and all of America's culture and heritage. All citizens of this state are encouraged to recognize and c…

The red-tailed hawk, Buteo jamaicensis, is hereby designated and adopted as the state raptor of the State of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 2018, c. 142, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.

The Rosette Nebula, NGC 2237, is hereby designated and adopted as the official astronomical object of the State of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 2019, c. 100, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.

The ribeye steak is hereby designated and adopted as the state steak of the State of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 2019, c. 275, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2019. NOTE: Editorially renumbered from § 98.18 of this title to avoid duplication in numbering.

The white bass, Morone chrysops, sometimes known as sand bass, is hereby designated and adopted as the state fish of the State of Oklahoma. Laws 1974, c. 38, § 1, emerg. eff. April 13, 1974.

This act shall be known and may be cited as "Cali's Law". The rescue animal is hereby designated and adopted as the state pet of the State of Oklahoma. As used in this section, "rescue animal" shall mean any companion animal adopted from an animal shelter licensed pursuant to the…

The Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma is hereby recognized and designated as the official theatre of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 2022, c. 227, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.

The drum is hereby designated and adopted as the percussive musical instrument of the State of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 1993, c. 286, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

There is hereby designated the honorary position of State Poet Laureate. The State Poet Laureate shall be appointed by the Governor from lists provided by poetry societies and organizations and such person shall have this honorary position for a period of two (2) years. Each appo…

The black swallowtail, Papilio polyxenes, is hereby designated and adopted as the state butterfly of the State of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 1996, c. 11, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1996.

Because of the extraordinarily rich paleontological heritage of the State of Oklahoma, the Legislature hereby declares Saurophaganax Maximus to be the State Fossil of Oklahoma. This spectacular dinosaur, the “greatest king of reptile eaters”, once roamed this great land. It is on…

Milk is hereby designated and adopted as the official drink of the State of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 2002, c. 173, § 1, emerg. eff. May 6, 2002.

The hourglass selenite crystal is hereby designated and adopted as the official crystal of the State of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 2005, c. 14, § 1, emerg. eff. April 1, 2005.

GUSTY® is hereby designated and adopted as the state cartoon character of the State of Oklahoma. Added by Laws 2005, c. 32, § 1, emerg. eff. April 6, 2005.