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Tomball council weighs changing charter quorum language, directs staff to report back
Summary
Council discussed whether to alter the city charter’s quorum rules (the meaning of 'four members' vs. 'three council members') and directed staff to research options and return with legal/administrative details before any ballot action.
Tomball — Council members spent a portion of their Oct. 20 meeting exploring whether the city should revise its charter quorum requirement and what process would be required to present amendments to voters.
Staff introduced the item as part of a possible charter review ahead of the 2026 election and reminded council that the charter could be amended either…
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