Briones, David Born 1943 in El Paso, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 25, 1994, to a seat vacated by Lucius Desha Bunton. Confirmed by the Senate on October 7, 1994, and received commission on October 11, 1994. Assumed senior status on February 26, 2009. Education: University of Texas, B.A., 1969 University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1971 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1964-1966 Private practice, El Paso, Texas, 1971-1991 Judge, El Paso County [Texas] Court-at-Law Number One, 1991-1994