On.ICE OF GOVERNOR WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS, JR. July 15, 1982 For Immediate Release: Governor Bill Clements today announced the appointment of W. David West of Pasadena to be Judge of the 234th Judicial District, Harris County, until January 1, 1983. West, 46, will fill the unexpired term of Justice Ruby Sondock of Houston, who was elevated to the Supreme Court of Texas. The appointment is effective immediately. West received a bachelor's degree from Texas ALM University and law degree from South Texas Taw School. He is a partner in Lett, James & West law firm.