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TX HJR3

TX HJR3
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 and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.


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Introduced
02/21/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

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 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, which would be responsible for awarding grants and supporting research into dementia and related disorders. The institute would focus on understanding the causes of dementia, developing treatments and prevention strategies, and mitigating the health impacts of these conditions. A new Dementia Prevention and Research Fund would be created, with $3 billion transferred from the state's general revenue fund on January 1, 2026. The fund would support research grants, facility development, and institute operations, with a cap of $300 million in grants per fiscal year. To receive a grant, recipients must have matching funds equal to half the grant amount. The institute's governing body can serve six-year terms, and the fund will be comprised of state transfers, appropriations, gifts, grants, patent fees, and investment earnings. The resolution specifies that funds can only be used for dementia-related research, facility development, and institute operations. The proposed constitutional amendment will be submitted to Texas voters in a November 4, 2025 election.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (123)

Greg Bonnen (R)* Tom Craddick (R)* Pat Curry (R)* Todd Hunter (R)* Senfronia Thompson (D)* Alma Allen (D),  Rafael Anchía (D),  Trent Ashby (R),  Jeffrey Barry (R),  Cecil Bell (R),  Keith Bell (R),  Salman Bhojani (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),  Gina Hinojosa (D),  Donna Howard (D),  Lacey Hull (R),  Ann 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),  Will Metcalf (R),  Morgan Meyer (R),  Terry Meza (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),  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),  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),  Terry Wilson (R),  Gene Wu (D),  Erin Zwiener (D), 

Last Action

Left pending in committee (on 03/10/2025)

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