Born 1972 in Lubbock, TX

Federal Judicial Service:
Confirmed as Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on January 29, 2026, to a seat vacated by David Campos Guaderrama. Confirmed by the Senate on April 14, 2026. Commission not yet issued.

Education:
Baylor University, B.A., 1995
Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 1998

Professional Career:

Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 1999-2000
Assistant district attorney, Tarrant County, Texas, 2000-2003
Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Texas, 2003-2008, 2010-2018; special assistant U.S. attorney, 2003; deputy branch chief, 2017-2018
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Minnesota, 2008-2010
Judge, Tarrant County [Texas] Two Hundred and Thirteenth District Court, 2018-2026