Sen. Cruz Applauds Advancement of Seven Texas Judicial Nominees

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement applauding the Senate's consideration of seven judicial nominees for Texas.

"This week, the Senate will fill seven important judicial vacancies in the Lone Star State," Sen. Cruz said. "Each of these seven nominees are highly qualified individuals who have demonstrated their strong commitment to the rule of law. I have every confidence Texans will be well served with their confirmation."

Below are the seven judicial nominations the Senate will consider this week:

• James Wesley Hendrix, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas.
• Sean D. Jordan, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas.
• Mark T. Pittman, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas.
• Jeffrey Vincent Brown, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
• Brantley Starr, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas.
• Ada E. Brown, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas.
• Jason K. Pulliam, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.

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