Southern District of Texas / Appointed 2002 / Active
Andrew S. Hanen
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002 and confirmed by the Senate 97–0, Andrew S. Hanen is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. He earned a law degree from Baylor University School of Law in 1978. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 9, 2002
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2002
- Confirmed
- 97–0
- Education
- Denison 1975 · Baylor Law 1978
- Succeeded
- Filemon Bartolome Vela
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Southern District of Texas · succeeded Filemon Bartolome Vela | Bush (R) | 97–0 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| Denison University | B.A. | 1975 |
| Baylor University School of Law | J.D. | 1978 |
Sources
24 years on the Southern District of Texas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).