Rule 4 - AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE4.1 Under Section 74.047, the Presiding Judge has the authority to perform the acts necessary to carry out the provisions of Chapter 74 and to improve the management of the court system and the administration of justice.4.2 Pursuant to Section 74.056(c), the Presiding Judge may appoint an Acting Presiding Judge to serve in the absence of the Presiding Judge. The acting presiding judge has all the rights, duties, and powers of the Presiding Judge.Tex. 1st. Admin. Jud. Reg. L. R. 4