Western District of Texas / Appointed 2003 / Served to 2023
Earl Leroy Yeakel III
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 and confirmed by the Senate 91–0, Earl Leroy Yeakel III was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. He earned a law degree from University of Texas School of Law in 1969. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 28, 2003
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2003
- Confirmed
- 91–0
- Education
- University of Texas 1966 · University of Texas Law 1969
- Succeeded
- James Robertson Nowlin
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Western District of Texas · succeeded James Robertson Nowlin | Bush (R) | 91–0 |
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
| University of Texas | B.A. | 1966 |
| University of Texas School of Law | J.D. | 1969 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.M. | 2001 |
Sources
19 years on the Western District of Texas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).