Barbara Mallory Caraway (born May 8, 1956) is an American politician who served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 110th district from 2007 to 2013.
Mallory Caraway served as a member of the Dallas City Council for the sixth district from 1993 to 2001 until term limits forced her to retire. She is also a former Democratic precinct chair.
Mallory Caraway was elected to the Texas House of Representatives on November 7, 2006. In November 2008, she was re-elected to a second term. House District 110 includes the Dallas areas of Singing Hills, Southeast Oak Cliff, including the Cedar Crest Addition, parts of Pleasant Grove and the City of Seagoville. Mallory Caraway served on the Public Safety Committee and the Urban Affairs Committee. Her husband, Dwaine Caraway, served on the city's Park Board and was later elected to the city council.[2]
Career Futures Initiative
Mallory Caraway introduced the Career Futures Initiative in 2007 to address low scores in math and science by giving high school students first-hand knowledge and practical experience in the fields of math, science, engineering and technology.