Biery, Samuel Frederick Jr. Born 1947 in McAllen, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Nominated by William J. Clinton on November 19, 1993, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on March 10, 1994, and received commission on March 11, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2010-present. Education: Texas Lutheran College, B.A., 1970 Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve, 1970-1976 Private practice, San Antonio, Texas, 1973-1978 Judge, Bexar County [Texas] Court-at-Law Number Two, 1979-1982 Judge, Bexar County [Texas] One Hundred and Fiftieth District Court, 1983-1988 Justice, Fourth Court of Appeals of Texas, 1989-1994