Texas Statutes
Subchapter E. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management
Section 418.1102. Exception to Quorum Requirements

Sec. 418.1102. EXCEPTION TO QUORUM REQUIREMENTS. (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.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 338 (S.B. 61), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Renumbered from Government Code, Section 418.112 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001(27), eff. September 1, 2009.

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