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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) In this section, “water district” means a river authority, groundwater conservation district, water control and improvement district, or other district created under Section 52, Article III, or Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
(b) This section applies only to a water district whose territory includes land in three or more counties.
(c) A meeting held by telephone conference call or video conference call authorized by this section may be held only if:
(1) the meeting is a special called meeting and immediate action is required; and
(2) the convening at one location of a quorum of the governing body of the applicable water district is difficult or impossible.
(d) A meeting held by telephone conference call must otherwise comply with the procedures under Sections 551.125(c), (d), (e), and (f).
(e) A meeting held by video conference call is subject to the notice requirements applicable to other meetings. In addition, a meeting held by video conference call shall:
(1) be visible and audible to the public at the location specified in the notice of the meeting as the location of the meeting;
(2) be recorded by audio and video; and
(3) have two-way audio and video communications with each participant in the meeting during the entire meeting.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 551.131. Water Districts - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-551-131/
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