Final answer:
A TREC meeting requires a majority of members present to be valid, known as a quorum. Members must be capable of voting, but not all need to vote. Records of proceedings and votes are typically published unless deemed secret by Congress.
Step-by-step explanation:
In order for a TREC (Texas Real Estate Commission) meeting to be valid, a quorum, which is a majority of members present, is required. This means that more than half of the members must be present and capable of voting. It is not necessary for all members to vote, but they must be present to make the meeting valid.
According to Section 5 Clause 1, each House, whether it be the House of Representatives or the Senate, has the power to judge the qualifications of its own members and requires a majority of the chamber's membership to be present to recognize a quorum. If there are less than the required number of members, the House may adjourn or issue a "quorum call" to ensure the presence of the majority. Additionally, both bodies are required to keep and publish a journal of their proceedings, which includes member voting records unless kept secret by Congress' discretion.