(a) The governing body of a political subdivision other than a county shall appoint the election judges for elections ordered by an authority of the political subdivision.
(b) The governing body shall determine whether appointments under Subsection (a) are for a single election or for a definite term not to exceed two years. If appointments are made for a term, the governing body shall set the duration and beginning date of the term and shall fill vacancies in unexpired terms.
Official text of the Texas Election Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.