Northern District of Texas / Appointed 1986 / Active
Sidney Allen Fitzwater
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 and confirmed by the Senate 52–42, Sidney Allen Fitzwater is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. He earned a law degree from Baylor University School of Law in 1976. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 18, 1986
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1986
- Confirmed
- 52–42
- Education
- Baylor 1975 · Baylor Law 1976
- Succeeded
- Robert Madden Hill
- Succeeded by
- Brantley David Starr
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Northern District of Texas · succeeded Robert Madden Hill | Reagan (R) | 52–42 |
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
| Baylor University | B.A. | 1975 |
| Baylor University School of Law | J.D. | 1976 |
Sources
40 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).