Judge Peter Sakai
Bexar County Judge
Judge Peter Sakai is the current Bexar County Judge, elected in November 2023 after a distinguished career as a district court judge and attorney in San Antonio. He is renowned for reforming legal adoption processes and establishing innovative courts such as the Family Drug Court and Early Childhood Court, advocating for women and children affected by family violence. Sakai's leadership now focuses on driving economic development on San Antonio’s east side and overseeing major initiatives like the future of the Frost Bank Center and retaining the San Antonio Spurs. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin Law School, Sakai’s personal story reflects San Antonio’s immigrant heritage and community spirit.
Oct. 17, 2025
142. Judge Peter Sakai on How Prop A & B Could Revitalize San Antonio’s Eastside
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the critical decisions facing Bexar County voters and their impact on the future of San Antonio’s east side, the Spurs, and the Stock Show & Rodeo. Bob Rivard sits down with Bexar Cou...