Oklahoma ranks 9th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 31.50.
Oklahoma Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 9th of 50
Score: 31.50
2025: 14th, 25.68
Change: up five places, +5.82 points
National median: 12.88
Enacted the Guidance Transparency Act in April 2026 (SB 1433), requiring agencies to publicly post all guidance and voiding any guidance used as binding law outside formal rulemaking.
How Oklahoma Compares to Its Neighbors
Oklahoma's six bordering states — Arkansas (18th, 16.60), Colorado (30th, 5.95), Kansas (7th, 41.40), Missouri (35th, 3.70), New Mexico (44th, -3.55), and Texas (29th, 6.70) — average 11.80. Only Kansas, itself a top-ten state, outscores Oklahoma among its neighbors.
