Means, Terry R. Born 1948 in Roswell, NM Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Nominated by George H.W. Bush on July 24, 1991, to a seat vacated by David O. Belew, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1991, and received commission on November 5, 1991. Assumed senior status on July 3, 2013. Education: Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1971 Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Private practice, Corsicana, Texas, 1974-1989 Justice, Tenth Court of Appeals of Texas, 1989-1991