Born 1952 in Dallas, TX
Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Nominated by George W. Bush on May 1, 2003, to a new seat authorized by 116 Stat. 1758. Confirmed by the Senate on September 30, 2003, and received commission on October 3, 2003.
Other Federal Judicial Service:U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1992-2003
Education: University of Texas, B.A., 1973
University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1978
Professional Career:Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1978-1992