Northern District of Texas / Appointed 2019 / Active
James Wesley Hendrix
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 89–1, James Wesley Hendrix 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 2003. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 30, 2019
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 89–1
- Education
- University of Chicago 2000 · University of Texas Law 2003
- Succeeded
- Samuel Ray Cummings
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Northern District of Texas · succeeded Samuel Ray Cummings | Trump (R) | 89–1 |
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 Chicago | B.A. | 2000 |
| University of Texas School of Law | J.D. | 2003 |
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).