Gonzales was appointed to the position in February 2005 by President George W. Bush . While Bush was Governor of Texas , Gonzales was part of his general counsel , and later was the Secretary of State of Texas and then was on the Texas Supreme Court .
Later that day , President Bush praised Gonzales for his service , reciting the numerous positions in Texas government , and later , the government of the United States , to which Bush had appointed Gonzales .