Southern District of Texas / Appointed 1979 / Served to 1997
Norman William Black
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and confirmed by voice vote, Norman William Black was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. He earned a law degree from University of Texas School of Law in 1955. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 10, 1979
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1979
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Texas Law 1955
- Succeeded by
- Keith P. Ellison
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Southern District of Texas | Carter (D) | voice |
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.B.A. | 1953 |
| University of Texas School of Law | LL.B. | 1955 |
Sources
18 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).