(a) In this section, “general academic teaching institution” has the meaning assigned by § 61.003.
(b) The governing board of each general academic teaching institution or of a university system that includes one or more component general academic teaching institutions shall adopt a policy that allows the public to present, for a reasonable amount of time and for any item on the agenda, both written and oral testimony at a regular meeting of the board.

Terms Used In Texas Education Code 51.357

  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The governing board shall consider the public testimony presented to the board on an issue before making a decision on the issue.

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