Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON D.C. U.S. Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn (R-Texas) released the following statements today after the Senate approved the nomination of Nelva Gonzales Ramos to serve as district judge for the Southern District in Corpus Christi Texas.
I am pleased the Senate recognized Judge Ramos outstanding qualifications and has confirmed her for this important post in the Southern District of Texas. She has extensive judicial experience as a municipal and district court judge and her credentials and breadth of experience will serve her well on the federal bench in Corpus Christi" said Hutchison.
Im pleased that the Senate last night unanimously confirmed Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. Judge Ramos was a consensus recommendation that was supported by Democrats and Republicans in Corpus Christi. Her experience as a trial judge in Texas and reputation for impartiality and fairness will be essential ingredients in her life tenure on the federal bench" said Cornyn.