Born 1965 in Houston, TX

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Nominated by George W. Bush on June 27, 2007, to a seat vacated by A. Joe Fish. Confirmed by the Senate on November 16, 2007, and received commission on November 21, 2007. Served as chief judge, 2025-present.

Education:
University of Houston, B.S., 1986
South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1989

Professional Career:

Private practice, Texas, 1989-1994
Assistant district attorney, Tarrant County, Texas, 1994-1998
Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Texas, 1998-2007
Staff, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, 2003-2007