Rule 8 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGES(a) The district and statutory county courts of a county shall each elect a local administrative judge (LAJ). If a LAJ is not chosen by the local judges, the Presiding Judge shall designate one of the qualified judges of that county to act as the LAJ.(b) The LAJ has the authority to adopt rules and policies for the management of the courts situated within the LAJ's county, and to perform all acts that are necessary to implement the applicable provisions of Chapter 74.Tex. 7th. Admin. Reg. R. 8