I am the daughter of a US Army career Soldier who served honorably in WWII & Korea, and my stay-at-home Mom who raised four successful children.

I was Saved and became a Christian at 9 years old in Vacation Bible School.

I graduated from Parkland High School in El Paso, Texas, with Honors in 1972.

I graduated from Texas A&M, BS Animal Science/Production Magna Cum Laude in 1975.

I accepted an Army Health Professions Scholarship in 1976 in order to finish my education.

I graduated from Texas A&M, BS Veterinary Science Cum Laude in 1977.

I graduated from Texas A&M, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 1979.

I served on Active Duty at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 1979-1982.

I was active in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), and was selected for Active Reserve duty first as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA), and then as a Drilling Individual Mobilization Augmentee (DIMA) and served in those positions until I retired in 2007.

I wrote or otherwise developed several Army Regulations that are still in effect today.

I started my Veterinary practice in Bowie, Texas, in 1983.

I worked with the Humane Society of Wichita County as their surgical Veterinarian for 18 years, and served one term on the Board of Directors.

I have worshiped at Crafton Baptist Church since 1986.

I have served as a Director of the Bowie Chamber of Commerce for a cumulative 6 years, and remained active between terms as well.

I wrote portions of and worked in the development of the Bowie Zoning and Animal Control Ordinances.

I have served as a Director of the Bowie Main Street Association for a cumulative 4 years, served one term as Vice President, and remained active between terms.

I am a Compassion International child sponsor.

I am a KIVA Microloan Lender to support animal agriculture on family farms in developing countries.

I have served on the Montague County Grand Jury.

I have personal goals that I work toward with at least one step every day.

I can pinch a penny until Abe has a migraine.

I have a conscience that won’t let me take what isn’t mine or waste what has been entrusted to me.

I ran for US House of Representatives, Texas District 13, in the Republican Primary in 2012 & 2014 --- challenging the incumbent Rep. Mac Thornberry. For more information: https://ballotpedia.org/Pamela_Lee_Barlow

I have served as Secretary, Vice President, President Elect, and President of the Tarrant County Veterinary Medical Association.

I have been a Delegate to the Texas State Republican Convention numerous times.

Pamela Lee Barlow, DVM
Veteran, Small Business Owner, Job Creator
LTC (Ret), US Army
Bowie, Texas