The boundaries of the district are 1-17 coextensive with the boundaries of Wharton County. The district is created to serve a public use 1-23 and benefit. This Act prevails over any provision of general law 2-6 that is in conflict or inconsistent with this Act. The directors elected shall draw lots to determine 3-6 their terms. The district is 3-8 governed by a board of five directors.
Permanent directors serve staggered four-year terms.
A director serves until the director's successor has 5-22 qualified. Each director must qualify to serve as director in the 5-24 manner provided by Section 36.055, Water Code. The district may not impose a tax at a rate higher than 6-12 that approved at an election. At the confirmation election, the district may include a 6-14 proposition for the voters to approve an annual ad valorem tax. The board of directors may 6-24 change the district's name.