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Crane, Randy
Born 1965 in Houston, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Nominated by George W. Bush on September 21, 2001, to a new seat authorized by 114 Stat. 2762. Confirmed by the Senate on March 18, 2002, and received commission on March 19, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2022-present.
Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1985
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1987
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Nominated by George W. Bush on September 21, 2001, to a new seat authorized by 114 Stat. 2762. Confirmed by the Senate on March 18, 2002, and received commission on March 19, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2022-present.
Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1985
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1987
Professional Career:
Private practice, McAllen, Texas, 1988-2002