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Sparks, Sam
Born 1939 in Austin, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on October 1, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on November 21, 1991, and received commission on November 25, 1991. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2017.
Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1961
University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1963
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on October 1, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on November 21, 1991, and received commission on November 25, 1991. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2017.
Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1961
University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1963
Professional Career:
Law clerk, Hon. Homer Thornberry, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 1964-1965
Private practice, El Paso, Texas, 1965-1991