Owen, Priscilla Richman Born 1954 in Palacios, Texas Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on February 14, 2005, to a seat vacated by William L. Garwood; Confirmed by the Senate on May 25, 2005, and received commission on June 3, 2005. Education: Baylor University, B.A., 1975 Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1978-1994 Justice, Supreme Court of Texas, 1995-2005 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Female