Heartfield, Thad Born 1940 in Port Arthur, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 11, 1995, to a seat vacated by Robert Manley Parker. Confirmed by the Senate on March 17, 1995, and received commission on March 17, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2003-2009. Assumed senior status on January 1, 2010. Education: St. Mary`s University, Texas, B.A., 1962 St. Mary`s University School of Law, Texas, J.D., 1965 Professional Career: Assistant district attorney, Jefferson County, Texas, 1965-1966 Private practice, Beaumont, Texas, 1966-1969, 1973-1995 City attorney, Beaumont, Texas, 1969-1973 Director, Lower Neches Valley Authority, Texas, 1983-1994