Western District of Texas / Appointed 2002 / Served to 2021
Philip Ray Martinez
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002 and confirmed by the Senate 93–0, Philip Ray Martinez was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1982. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 5, 2002
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2002
- Confirmed
- 93–0
- Education
- University of Texas at El Paso 1979 · Harvard Law School 1982
- Succeeded by
- Ernest Gonzalez
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Western District of Texas | Bush (R) | 93–0 |
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 at El Paso | B.A. | 1979 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1982 |
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).