(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.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 418.1102

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
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