The district is governed 2-14 by a board of five directors. Temporary directors serve until initial directors are 2-16 elected under Section 8 of this Act.
Permanent directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Each director must qualify to serve as director in the 2-21 manner provided by Section 36.055, Water Code. A director serves until the director's successor has 2-23 qualified. At the next election for directors, a person shall 2-27 be elected to fill the position. The temporary board of 4-1 directors shall be appointed by the county commissioners court. The district may require a drilling permit before a new 6-5 well is drilled or an existing well is substantially altered.