Houston Daily

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 is an attorney based in Waco at Sheehy, Lovelace, and Mayfield, P.C. He is affiliated with 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. In addition to his legal work, Rusek serves on the board of Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries and is a member of the Waco Business League.

Rusek holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University and earned his Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School.

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