Roberts, Jack Born February 18, 1910, in Sweetwater, TX Died February 27, 1988, in Austin, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on June 28, 1966, to a seat vacated by W. Homer Thornberry. Confirmed by the Senate on July 22, 1966, and received commission on July 22, 1966. Served as chief judge, 1979-1980. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1980. Service terminated on February 27, 1988, due to death. Education: University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1933 Professional Career: U.S. Army staff sergeant, Intelligence Corps, 1942-1946 District attorney, Austin, Texas, 1946-1948 Judge, Travis County [Texas] One Hundred and Twenty-Sixth District Court, 1948-1966