Born 1967 in Angleton, TX

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on February 4, 2020, to a seat vacated by Simeon Timothy Lake III. Confirmed by the Senate on June 3, 2020, and received commission on June 15, 2020.

Education:
Texas A&M University, B.A., 1990
South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1994

Professional Career:

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (highest rank: sergeant), 1988-1994
Law clerk, Hon. John D. Rainey, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, 1994-1995
Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1995-1996, 1999-2020
Private practice, Victoria, Texas, 1997-1999