Relating to a priority system for consideration by state governmental entities of oral or written public comments received from certain persons.

SB 520 establishes a priority system for Texas state agencies to consider public comments on matters they are required to solicit input for. It requires agencies to prioritize comments first from Texas residents directly affected by the issue, then Texas residents not directly affected, then Texas-based businesses/nonprofits, and finally non-Texas individuals or entities. Comments in the lowest priority tier (non-Texas) can be recorded but cannot influence decisions or delay agency actions. Agencies must adopt this policy by December 31, 2025.