Texas Special District Local Laws Code Sec. § 8431.051 Governing Body; Terms (a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors. (b) Except as provided by Section 8431.052, directors serve staggered four-year terms. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (S.B. 608), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.