Martinez, Philip Ray Born 1957 in El Paso, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Nominated by George W. Bush on October 9, 2001, to a new seat authorized by 114 Stat. 2762. Confirmed by the Senate on February 5, 2002, and received commission on February 12, 2002. Education: University of Texas at El Paso, B.A., 1979 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1982 Professional Career: Private practice, El Paso, Texas, 1982-1990 Judge, County Court at Law #1, El Paso County, Texas, 1991-1994 Judge, 327th Judicial District Court, Texas, 1991-2002