HOUSTON – Jennifer B. Lowery has taken the oath of office to remain as chief federal law enforcement officer for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX).
“I am extremely grateful to the district judges for allowing me to continue to serve the SDTX and our community,” said Lowery. “It is an honor and a privilege to be the U.S. Attorney (USA). I take pride in our office and the work it does in support of our law enforcement partners, our mutual mission to protect our citizens and hold accountable those who commit federal crimes. Likewise, I am blessed to work alongside the dedicated employees in this district who are devoted to public service and to our office’s core values of professionalism, ethics and civility.”
Lowery was first appointed Acting USA Feb. 22, 2021, upon the resignation of former USA Ryan K. Patrick. Attorney General Merrick Garland then appointed Lowery to be the interim USA Dec. 26 and was to serve in that role for 120 days. The district judges in the U.S. District court for the SDTX then voted to appoint Lowery as U.S. Attorney until the appointment and qualification of a successor to the SDTX as provided by law.
Chief U.S. District Judge Lee H. Rosenthal administered the oath of office April 7.
Lowery joined the SDTX in 2008, but has been with the Department of Justice since 2000. She first served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and then an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) in the Eastern District of Texas. During this time, she was detailed to...
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