Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Peter Rusek to serve as judge of the 74th Judicial District Court in McLennan County. The appointment will last until December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected and qualified.
Peter Rusek, based in Waco, is currently an attorney at Sheehy, Lovelace, and Mayfield, P.C. He holds memberships in several professional organizations including the State Bar of Texas, the 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. Rusek also serves on the board of directors for Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries and is involved with the Waco Business League.
Rusek earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University and received his Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School.
“I am honored to be appointed to this position,” said Peter Rusek. “I look forward to serving McLennan County and upholding the law.”
