Rainey, John David Born 1945 in Freeport, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by George H.W. Bush on January 24, 1990, to a seat vacated by Gabrielle K. McDonald. Confirmed by the Senate on May 11, 1990, and received commission on May 14, 1990. Assumed senior status on June 11, 2010. Education: Southern Methodist University, B.B.A., 1967 Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1969-1970 Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 1973-1979 Private practice, Angleton, Texas, 1979-1986 Director, Angleton [Texas] Chamber of Commerce, 1983-1987 Judge, Brazoria County [Texas] One Hundred and Forty-Ninth District Court, 1987-1990