The West Brazoria County Drainage District #11 (WBCDD #11) was created by enactment of the Legislature of the State of Texas for the drainage of land situated within Commissioners' Precincts 1 and 4 of Brazoria County. The creating legislation became effective April 2, 1969, with the District remaining dormant until May 1993 when the first directors were elected. The District operates under the Texas Water Code, Chapter 49, under the regulatory oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The District is managed by five directors elected by the general public, by precinct. Directors have the authority to make decisions; appoint administrators and managers; significantly influence operations; and have the primary accountability for fiscal and financial matters.