Biery, Samuel Frederick Jr. Born 1947 in McAllen, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Western District of Texas Nominated by William J. Clinton on November 19, 1993, to a new seat created by 104 Stat. 5089; Confirmed by the Senate on March 10, 1994, and received commission on March 11, 1994. Education: Texas Lutheran College, B.A., 1970 Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve, 1970-1976 Private practice, San Antonio, Texas, 1973-1978 Judge, County Court at law number two, Bexar County, Texas, 1979-1982 Judge, 150th District Court, State of Texas, 1983-1988 Justice, Fourth Court of Appeals, State of Texas, 1989-1994 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male