Head, Hayden Wilson Jr. Born 1944 in Sherman, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 17, 1981, to a seat vacated by Owen D. Cox. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1981, and received commission on October 26, 1981. Served as chief judge, 2003-2009. Assumed senior status on November 13, 2009. Education: University of Texas, B.A., 1966 University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1968 Professional Career: Private practice, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1968-1969, 1972-1981 U.S. Navy, 1969-1972