Texans For Elliot Gaiser

Elliot Gaiser’s nomination to the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas has prompted questions about his connections to the state. The author argues that Gaiser has longstanding personal, professional and legal ties to Texas, and supports his appointment.

Gaiser and his wife, Alexandra, both clerked in Houston and have family connections in Houston and Dallas; they married in Texas and dedicated their children there. His legal work included litigation in the Northern District of Texas and work with a Dallas-based team, while both spouses have been active in Texas conservative legal circles. Federal district judges must live in their district once confirmed, and the author says the vacancy should be filled.