The Midland County Utility District (MCUD) is a special law district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution and confirmed by voters of the district in May of 2013. The MCUD service area consists of approximately 84.5 square miles of land in Midland County, just south and east of Midland City limits.  The district is governed by a five-member board of directors elected under section 49.102 of the state water code. The purpose of the district is to serve the public and to accomplish a water control and improvements district.