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TX SJR3
TX SJR3Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Passed
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, a specialized organization dedicated to advancing research and treatment for dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related neurological disorders. The institute would be empowered to award grants to academic institutions, medical research facilities, and collaborative groups to support scientific research aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating these conditions. The resolution creates a Dementia Prevention and Research Fund by transferring $3 billion from the state's general revenue fund on January 1, 2026, which will be used to finance research grants, facility development, and institute operations. The fund would be administered by the institute, with legislative oversight limiting annual appropriations to $300 million and requiring grant recipients to match half of the grant amount from their own resources. The proposed constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters in a November 4, 2025 election, seeking approval to establish this groundbreaking medical research initiative focused on addressing some of the most challenging neurological disorders affecting aging populations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (135)
Greg Bonnen (R)*,
Tom Craddick (R)*,
Pat Curry (R)*,
Joan Huffman (R)*,
Todd Hunter (R)*,
Senfronia Thompson (D)*,
Alma Allen (D),
Carol Alvarado (D),
Rafael Anchía (D),
Trent Ashby (R),
Jeffrey Barry (R),
Cecil Bell (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Salman Bhojani (D),
Brian Birdwell (R),
César Blanco (D),
Rhetta Bowers (D),
John Bryant (D),
Brad Buckley (R),
John Bucy (D),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Angie Button (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Liz Campos (D),
Terry Canales (D),
Giovanni Capriglione (R),
Sheryl Cole (D),
Nicole Collier (D),
David Cook (R),
Philip Cortez (D),
Charles Cunningham (R),
Drew Darby (R),
Aicha Davis (D),
Yvonne Davis (D),
Jay Dean (R),
Mano DeAyala (R),
Mark Dorazio (R),
Harold Dutton (D),
Paul Dyson (R),
Caroline Fairly (R),
Lulu Flores (D),
James Frank (R),
Erin Gámez (D),
Josey Garcia (D),
Linda Garcia (D),
Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D),
Gary Gates (R),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Charlie Geren (R),
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D),
Jessica González (D),
Mary González (D),
Vikki Goodwin (D),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Sam Harless (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Ana Hernandez (D),
Chuy Hinojosa (D),
Gina Hinojosa (D),
Donna Howard (D),
Lacey Hull (R),
Ann Johnson (D),
Nathan Johnson (D),
Jo Jones (D),
Venton Jones (D),
Helen Kerwin (R),
Ken King (R),
Stan Kitzman (R),
Marc LaHood (R),
Suleman Lalani (D),
Stan Lambert (R),
Brooks Landgraf (R),
Jeff Leach (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Mitch Little (R),
Oscar Longoria (D),
Janie Lopez (R),
Ray Lopez (D),
A.J. Louderback (R),
J.M. Lozano (R),
John Lujan (R),
Christian Manuel (D),
Mando Martinez (D),
Trey Martinez Fischer (D),
Don McLaughlin (R),
John McQueeney (R),
José Menéndez (D),
Will Metcalf (R),
Morgan Meyer (R),
Terry Meza (D),
Borris Miles (D),
Joe Moody (D),
Christina Morales (D),
Eddie Morales (D),
Penny Morales Shaw (D),
Matt Morgan (R),
Sergio Muñoz (D),
Candy Noble (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Claudia Ordaz Perez (D),
Angelia Orr (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Angela Paxton (R),
Mary Ann Perez (D),
Vincent Perez (D),
Dade Phelan (R),
Mihaela Plesa (D),
Richard Raymond (D),
Ron Reynolds (D),
Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos (D),
Ramon Romero (D),
Toni Rose (D),
Jon Rosenthal (D),
Mike Schofield (R),
Alan Schoolcraft (R),
Matt Shaheen (R),
Joanne Shofner (R),
Lauren Simmons (D),
John Smithee (R),
David Spiller (R),
James Talarico (D),
Steve Toth (R),
Chris Turner (D),
Gary VanDeaver (R),
Denise Villalobos (R),
Armando Walle (D),
Royce West (D),
Terry Wilson (R),
Gene Wu (D),
Judith Zaffirini (D),
Erin Zwiener (D),
Last Action
Filed with the Secretary of State (on 05/15/2025)
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