Woodward, Halbert Owen Born April 8, 1918, in Coleman, TX Died October 2, 2000, in Brownwood, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on April 25, 1968, to a seat vacated by Joe B. Dooley. Confirmed by the Senate on June 6, 1968, and received commission on June 7, 1968. Served as chief judge, 1977-1986. Assumed senior status on December 30, 1986. Service terminated on October 2, 2000, due to death. Education: University of Texas, B.B.A., 1940 University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1940 Professional Career: Hearing examiner, Texas Employment Commission, 1940-1941 Title examiner, Humble Oil and Refining Company, 1941-1942 U.S. Navy Lieutenant, 1942-1945 Land and title supervisor, Humble Oil and Refining Company, 1945-1949 Private practice, Coleman, Texas, 1949-1968 Member, State of Texas, Highway Commission, 1959-1968 Chairman, 1967-1968 Oral History