Northern District of Texas / Appointed 2019 / Active
Brantley David Starr
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 51–39, Brantley David Starr is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. He earned a law degree from University of Texas School of Law in 2004. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 31, 2019
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 51–39
- Education
- Abilene Christian 2001 · University of Texas Law 2004
- Succeeded
- Sidney Allen Fitzwater
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Northern District of Texas · succeeded Sidney Allen Fitzwater | Trump (R) | 51–39 |
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
| Abilene Christian University | B.A. | 2001 |
| University of Texas School of Law | J.D. | 2004 |
Sources
6 years on the Northern District of Texas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).