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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 418.1102. Exception to Quorum Requirements

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) This section applies to a local governmental entity created and operating under the laws of this state, including a political subdivision, school district, or special district or authority.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a quorum is not required for the governing body of a local governmental entity to act if:

(1) the entity's jurisdiction is wholly or partly located in the area of a disaster declared by the president of the United States or the governor;  and

(2) a majority of the members of the governing body are unable to be present at a meeting of the governing body as a result of the disaster.

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