Meet the Buckleys
About Dr. Brad Buckley
Representative Brad Buckley is currently serving his third term in the Texas House of Representatives and represents House District 54, which includes half of Bell County in Central Texas. He was first elected to the Texas House in November of 2018 and was the Texas House Republican Caucus's Freshman of the Year in the 86th legislature. He currently serves as Chairman of the House Public Education committee, the Chairman of the Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment, and as a member of the Land and Resource Management Committee.
Born, raised, and educated in Bell County, Brad has deep roots in our Central Texas communities. He graduated from Ellison High School where he played football in the stadium named for his grandfather, Leo Buckley.
Brad's family has had a lifetime commitment to public education. His grandmother, Annie Roe Buckley, and his mother, Lolly Buckley, both served to educate countless students in Killeen ISD for more than 80 years combined. Brad’s wife, Susan, is currently the Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Learning Services in Killeen ISD and has been a professional educator for nearly 30 years.
Brad is a graduate of Texas A&M University, receiving his Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 1989 and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. As a veterinarian, Brad is a partner in Killeen Veterinary Clinic, Town and Country Veterinary Medical Center, and Stagecoach Pet Hospital. His proudest professional accomplishment is the trust his many friends and clients have placed in him over the years by allowing him to care for their pets.
Brad is a servant leader with a community focus. He has served on the Killeen ISD Board of Trustees, as Chairman of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce, as a board member of Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children, and currently serves as Co-Chair of the 14 Forward Economic Development Campaign for the greater Fort Hood area.
Brad is passionate about horses, livestock, and the rural lifestyle. He raises, shows, and trains cutting horses on his ranch in Salado. He is a Regional Director for the National Cutting Horse Association.
Meet the Buckleys
Susan Buckley also attended Texas A&M University, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1989. She also earned a Master's in Education Administration from Tarleton State University and a Doctorate of Education from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor.
Brad is the proud father of Emily, Erin, and Bo, all of whom are also Aggies. He and Susan recently became first-time grandparents to Leo, born in November 2020. He and Susan live on their ranch in Salado.
Brad and Susan attend First United Methodist Church in Killeen.