Western District of Texas / Appointed 1991 / Served to 2025
Sam Sparks
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1991 and confirmed by voice vote, Sam Sparks 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 1963. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 21, 1991
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1991
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Texas 1961 · University of Texas Law 1963
- Succeeded by
- Jason Kenneth Pulliam
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Western District of Texas | Bush (R) | 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. | 1961 |
| University of Texas School of Law | LL.B. | 1963 |
Sources
33 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).