Garza, Emilio M. Born 1947 in San Antonio, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 2, 1988, to a seat vacated by William S. Sessions. Confirmed by the Senate on April 19, 1988, and received commission on April 20, 1988. Service terminated on June 7, 1991, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by George H.W. Bush on April 11, 1991, to a seat vacated by Thomas Morrow Reavley. Confirmed by the Senate on May 24, 1991, and received commission on May 30, 1991. Assumed senior status on August 1, 2012. Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1969 University of Notre Dame, M.A., 1970 University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: U.S. Marine Corps captain, 1970-1973 Private practice, San Antonio, Texas, 1976-1987 Judge, Bexar County [Texas] Two Hundred and Twenty-Fifth District Court, 1987-1988