Texas Special District Local Laws Code Sec. § 7986.051 Governing Body; Terms (a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors. (b) Except as provided by Section 7986.052 (Temporary Directors), directors serve staggered four-year terms. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 458 (S.B. 1526), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.