Gov. Mary Fallin speaks during the Governor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City. [Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman]

WASHINGTON — Gov. Mary Fallin was named as a vice chair on Tuesday to President-elect Donald J. Trump's transition team.

Fallin met with Trump in New York City last week about subjects relevant to the U.S. Department of Interior. It was not clear whether the advisory position she was picked for on Tuesday had any bearing on her chances of becoming a cabinet secretary.

Fallin was among a handful of new vice chairs named, according to news release from the Trump transition office. Other new ones included Republican U.S. Reps. Marsha Blackburn, of Tennessee, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, of Washington; and Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, of South Carolina.

Some of the existing vice chairs have already been named to major posts, like U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, tapped for attorney general, while others, like Rudy Giuliani, are reportedly under consideration.