Amend HB 8 on page 1 by striking the sentences that begin on 
lines 11 after the period before "This" and 15 and substituting the 
following:
	This subsection applies:                                                
		(1) only if an emergency or public necessity exists 
within the meaning of Section 551.045(b);
		(2) only for purposes of constituting a quorum or voting 
or for any other purpose allowing a member of the board to otherwise 
fully participate in the meeting of the board; and
		(3) without regard to the subject of the emergency or 
public necessity considered at the meeting.