Michael J. Truncale

Michael J. Truncale
Personal details
Born Michael Joseph Truncale
1957 (age 60–61)
Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Political party Republican
Education Lamar University (BA)
University of North Texas (MBA)
Dedman School of Law (JD)

Michael Joseph Truncale (born 1957) is a Texas lawyer. He is a partner at Orgain Bell & Tucker and is a nominee to be a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.[1]

Biography

Truncale was born in 1957 in Beaumont, Texas.[2] He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Lamar University, his Master of Business Administration from the University of North Texas, and his Juris Doctor from the Dedman School of Law.

He is currently a partner at Orgain Bell & Tucker where he has worked since joining the firm as an associate in 1985. He focuses on product liability issues and other commercial disputes. He also works as a mediator.[3]

Truncale was appointed by Governor of Texas Rick Perry to be a regent of the Texas State University System for a four-year term and Governor Greg Abbott appointed him to a six-year term as a member of the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.[3]

In 2012, Truncale ran as a Republican for Texas's 14th congressional district, which was open due to Ron Paul's retirement. He garnered 14.2% in the Republican primary, taking third place to Pearland City Councilwoman Felicia Harris and eventual winner (and current incumbent) Randy Weber.[4]

Nomination to district court

On January 24, 2018, President Trump nominated Truncale to the seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated by Judge Ron Clark, who had previously announced his decision to assume senior status on February 28, 2018.[3][5] On April 25, 2018 a hearing on his nomination was held before the Senate Judiciary Committee.[6] On May 24, 2018 his nomination was reported out of committee by a 11–10 vote.[7] His nomination is currently pending before the full United States Senate.

Electoral history

2012
Texas's 14th Congressional District – Republican Primary, May 29, 2012[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Randy Weber 12,088 27.60%
Republican Felicia Harris 8,287 18.92%
Republican Michael J. Truncale 6,212 14.18%
Republican Jay Old 6,143 14.02%
Republican Robert Gonzalez 4,302 9.82%
Republican Bill Sargent 3,328 7.60%
Republican John Gay 2,075 4.74%
Republican George Harper 813 1.86%
Republican Mark A. Mansius 554 1.26%
Majority 3,801 8.68%
Total votes 43,802 100.00%
Runoff election

References

  1. ↑ "Trump nominates four federal judges for Texas, including another Paxton aide to replace controversial 'Satan's plan' nominee". January 23, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Attorney Michael J Truncale – Lawyer in Beaumont TX". www.lawyercentral.com.
  3. 1 2 3 "President Donald J. Trump Announces Tenth Wave of Judicial Candidates" White House, January 23, 2018 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. ↑ Tribune, The Texas. "U.S. House of Representatives District 14 – The Texas Tribune". elections.texastribune.org.
  5. ↑ "Four Nominations Sent to the Senate Today".
  6. ↑ United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Nominations for April 25, 2018
  7. ↑ Results of Executive Business Meeting – May 24, 2018, Senate Judiciary Committee
  8. ↑ "Race Summary Report – 2012 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State of Texas. Government of Texas. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
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