Whittington, a conservative Republican, was appointed to the 212^th District Court by Governor George W. Bush in 1998 and served until December 31st, 1998.  

John Gottlob, President of the Dickinson Police Officers Association said, “Miles Whittington understands what police officers have to deal with. Miles is a former prosecutor with more than 25 years of legal and judicial experience. He will be an asset on the bench.” 

Bill Moffett, President of the Santa Fe Police Officers Association said, “Miles Whittington is a man of integrity. He has the qualities Texans expect in a judge: experience, wisdom, fairness, and a conservative law and order philosophy tempered with genuine civility. We are proud to support Miles Whittington for Judge of the 212^th District Court.”

Said Whittington, “It’s rare that a law enforcement association endorses a challenger over an incumbent judge and I appreciate both of these law enforcement groups for making an endorsement based not on partisan politics or personalities, but on the qualities, temperament, and skills that a district judge should possess.  I am honored to have the support of the men and women who keep our communities and families safe and, if elected, I will make the 212^th District Court the most efficient and effective district court in the county.”