He later attended the University of North Florida, graduating with a Master of Business Administration in 2002.

In 2008, Cummings was elected to the Clay County Commission from the 3rd District, receiving 72% of the vote against independent candidate Ron Raymond.

He did not face an opponent in the Republican primary or the general election, and was sworn in later that year.

While in the Florida House of Representatives, Cummings sponsored legislation that would narrowly expand Medicare as provided for under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, providing "$2000 to low-income parents and those eligible for disability under Social Security.

"[2] In 2018, Travis Cummings ran unopposed in the General Election, retaining his District 18 seat.