Rule 7 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGES7.1 Pursuant to Sections 74.091(a) and 74.0911(a), the district and statutory county courts must each have a local administrative judge (LAJ). If an LAJ is not chosen by the local judges, the Presiding Judge shall designate one of the qualified judges of the county to act as the LAJ pursuant to Rule 9 of the Rules of Judicial Administration.7.2 The LAJ has the authority to adopt rules and policies for the management of the courts and to perform the acts needed to carry out the provisions of Section 74.092(a).7.3 Pursuant to Section 74.092(a)(6), the LAJ is responsible for providing requested statistical and management information to the Supreme Court of Texas and the Office of Court Administration.7.4 Pursuant to Article 102.017(f) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the LAJ is responsible for reporting to the Office of Court Administration any security threats or incidents occurring on the premises of any court or office used by the court.Tex. 1st. Admin. Jud. Reg. L. R. 7