(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.