Indian American judge Surendran Pattel clears major Texas court backlog

Now in his fourth year on the bench, Pattel said his focus is no longer eliminating old cases but ensuring new filings continue moving efficiently

Juhi Varma•Updated: Aug 24, 2026 05:32 AM• 2 views

Judge Surendran K. Pattel

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