Born 1979 in Austin, TX

Federal Judicial Service:
Confirmed as Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on May 12, 2026, to a seat vacated by Lee Hyman Rosenthal. Confirmed by the Senate on September 23, 2026. Commission not yet issued.

Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 2001
Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 2004

Professional Career:

Law clerk, Hon. A. Joe Fish, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, 2004-2005
Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 2005-2009
Assistant attorney general, State of Texas, 2009-2018; General Litigation Division, 2009-2011, 2012-2014; chief, 2015-2018; Special Litigation Division, 2011-2012; deputy chief, 2014-2015
Office of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas, 2018-2026; deputy general counsel, 2018-2021; principal deputy general counsel, 2021-2023; deputy chief of staff, 2023, 2023-2026
Provisional attorney general, State of Texas, 2023