Is a quorum needed to conduct an emergency meeting?

A quorum is generally required at an emergency meeting before city council can conduct any city business.  However, a quorum is not required if: (1) the city 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 city council are unable to be present at a meeting of city council as a result of the disaster.  See Tex. Government Code §418.1101.

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1. What is the legal standard for holding an emergency meeting?
2. What notice must the city provide for an emergency meeting?
3. Is a quorum needed to conduct an emergency meeting?
4. Can a city council hold an emergency meeting via telephone conference?
5. What if a disaster prevents a city council from holding a meeting that was otherwise properly posted?
6. What happens if the city must cancel its noticed meeting for adopting the budget and tax rate due to a disaster?