barbara By petrl Feb 21, 1936 Born 1952 Graduated Phillis Wheatley High with honors 1956 Graduated Texus Southern University with magna cum laude 1959 Graduated Boston University School of Law 1960 Started private law practice 1962 Campaigned for Texas House of Representatives Unsuccessfully 1964 Campaigned for Texas House of Representatives Unsuccessfully 1966 Won a seat in Texas House of Representatives 1972 Stopped serving at the House of Representatives Jun 10, 1972 Served active governor of Texus 1 day