Western District of Texas / Appointed 1994 / Active
Orlando Luis Garcia
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1994 and confirmed by voice vote, Orlando Luis Garcia is 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 1978. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 10, 1994
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1994
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Texas 1975 · University of Texas Law 1978
- Succeeded
- Emilio M. Garza
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Western District of Texas · succeeded Emilio M. Garza | Clinton (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.A. | 1975 |
| University of Texas School of Law | J.D. | 1978 |
Sources
32 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).