Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 9502.0201. Governing Body; Terms

(a) The district is initially governed by a board of 11 directors.

(b) The commissioners courts of Chambers County, Galveston County, Harris County, Jefferson County, and Orange County each shall appoint one director.

(c) The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint six directors as follows:

(c-1) If the territory of a county is annexed to the district under Section 9502.0104(b):

(d) In making the appointments required by Subsections (c) and (c-1), the governor shall ensure that residents of a single county do not make up a majority of the directors.

(e) The governor shall consult with:

(f) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.

(g) When a director's term expires, the appointing entity shall appoint a successor.

(h) If a director's office becomes vacant by death, resignation, or removal, the appointing entity shall appoint a director to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(i) The board shall elect a presiding officer from among the directors to serve in that position for two years. A director may serve as the presiding officer for not more than two consecutive terms.

(j) Notwithstanding Subsection (f), the governor shall designate from the 11 initial directors 5 directors to serve a first term of two years. This subsection expires September 1, 2025.