Tex.
Gov't Code Section 74.046
Duties of Presiding Judge
(a)
A presiding judge shall:(1)
ensure the promulgation of regional rules of administration within policies and guidelines set by the supreme court;(2)
advise local judges on case flow management and auxiliary court services;(3)
recommend to the chief justice of the supreme court any needs for judicial assignments from outside the region;(4)
recommend to the supreme court any changes in the organization, jurisdiction, operation, or procedures of the region necessary or desirable for the improvement of the administration of justice;(5)
act for a local administrative judge when the local administrative judge does not perform the duties required by Subchapter D;(6)
implement and execute any rules adopted by the supreme court under this chapter;(7)
provide the supreme court or the office of court administration statistical information requested; and(8)
perform the duties assigned by the chief justice of the supreme court.(b)
A presiding judge may appoint a judicial mentor or arrange for additional administrative personnel to be assigned to a court identified by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System as needing additional assistance under Section 72.024 (Methods; Recommendations)(b-1).
Source:
Section 74.046 — Duties of Presiding Judge, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.74.htm#74.046 (accessed May 26, 2025).
