Governor Greg Abbott has named Peter Rusek to serve as judge of the 74th Judicial District Court in McLennan County. Rusek’s appointment is effective until December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected and qualified.
Rusek currently works as an attorney at Sheehy, Lovelace, and Mayfield, P.C. He holds memberships in several legal organizations including the State Bar of Texas, Waco-McLennan County Bar Association, Texas Council of School Attorneys, National School Attorneys Association, Judge Abner V. McCall American Inn of Court, and the Texas Association of Community College Attorneys.
In addition to his legal affiliations, Rusek serves on the board of directors for Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries and is part of the Waco Business League. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Baylor Law School.
