Sec. 51.357. PUBLIC TESTIMONY AT CERTAIN MEETINGS OF GOVERNING BOARDS OF GENERAL ACADEMIC TEACHING INSTITUTIONS. (a) In this section, "general academic teaching institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 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.
(c) The governing board shall consider the public testimony presented to the board on an issue before making a decision on the issue.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 303 (S.B. 511), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Renumbered from Education Code, Section 51.355 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(13-a), eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Higher Education in General
Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education
Subchapter G. Responsibilities of Governing Boards, System Administrations, and Institutions
Section 51.352. Responsibility of Governing Boards
Section 51.3521. Permanent Advisory Committees
Section 51.353. Responsibility of System Administration
Section 51.354. Institutional Responsibility
Section 51.355. Nonvoting Student Regent; University System Board of Regents
Section 51.356. Nonvoting Student Regent; Institution Board of Regents
Section 51.358. Long-Term Strategic Plan for Research University or Emerging Research University