Hittner, David Born 1939 in Schenectady, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 22, 1986, to a seat vacated by George E. Cire. Confirmed by the Senate on June 6, 1986, and received commission on June 9, 1986. Assumed senior status on November 11, 2004. Education: New York University, B.S., 1961 New York University School of Law, J.D., 1964 Professional Career: U.S. Army captain, 1965-1966 Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1967-1978 Judge, Harris County [Texas] One Hundred and Thirty-Third District Court, 1978-1986