Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code 3960.054

  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.

For purposes of determining the requirements for a quorum of the board, the following are not counted:
(1) a board position vacant for any reason, including death, resignation, or disqualification;
(2) a director who is abstaining from participation in a vote because of a conflict of interest; or
(3) a nonvoting director.