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This bill establishes the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (APRIT), a new state organization dedicated to advancing research and prevention strategies for Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The institute will be governed by a nine-member oversight committee appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house, with members representing diverse expertise in medical research, public health, and personal experience with Alzheimer's. The institute's primary purposes include creating innovative research opportunities, attracting grants to eligible institutions, and developing a comprehensive research plan to collaborate on Alzheimer's research. It will have the power to award grants to research institutions, medical facilities, and collaborative teams, with a focus on understanding, preventing, and treating Alzheimer's disease. The institute will be subject to strict conflict of interest rules, require annual public reporting, and undergo independent financial audits. Grants awarded by the institute will be limited to $300 million per fiscal year, with specific requirements for matching funds and intellectual property rights. The bill also includes provisions for establishing various committees, including a peer review committee and a program integration committee, to ensure rigorous and ethical research funding. The institute is set to begin operation on December 1, 2025, contingent upon voter approval of a related constitutional amendment that would provide $3 billion in initial funding.

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