The boundaries of the district are 1-18 coextensive with the boundaries of Colorado County, Texas. The district is created to serve a public use 1-24 and benefit. Subchapter I, Chapter 36, Water Code. The district is governed 3-10 by a board of seven directors. Temporary directors serve until initial directors are 3-12 elected under Section 10 of this Act.
Permanent directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Each director must qualify to serve as director in the 3-17 manner provided by Section 36.055, Water Code. A director serves until the director's successor has 3-19 qualified.