Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 441.029. Temporary Directors

(a) If the commission authorizes the creation of the district, it shall appoint five persons from those suggested in the petition to serve as temporary directors of the district. Not later than the 10th day after the date of appointment, a temporary director shall take the oath of office.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the directors are elected and have qualified for office.

(c) If a person appointed by the commission fails to qualify or if a vacancy occurs in the office of temporary director, the commission shall appoint another person to serve as temporary director.