William Merritt Steger
1920–2006 · Dallas, TX
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas | Judge | Richard M. Nixon (Republican) | Dec 1, 1970 | Death, Jun 4, 2006 |
Education
- Southern Methodist University School of Law (now Dedman School of Law), LL.B., 1950
Professional Career
U.S. Army captain, Air Corps, 1942-1947; Private practice, Longview, Texas, 1951-1953; U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, 1953-1959; Private practice, Tyler, Texas, 1959-1970; Republican candidate for governor, Texas, 1960; Republican candidate for U.S. House of Representatives from Texas, 1962; Chairman, Republican Party of Texas, 1969-1970