Last Action:
05/15/2025 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Council Document:
89R 12764 MPF-F
Caption Version:
Enrolled
Caption Text:
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.
Author:
Huffman
Coauthor:
Alvarado | Birdwell | Blanco | Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy" | Johnson | Menéndez | Miles | Paxton | West | Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Cosponsor:
Subjects:
Education--Higher--Health Institutions (I0237)
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs (I0223)
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions (I0383)
Legislature (I0520)
Mental Health & Substance Abuse (I0019)
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments (I0661)
State Finances--Management & Control (I0748)
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (S4186)
PARKINSON'S DISEASE (SU78N)
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (S0135)
DEMENTIA PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS (U97U1)
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS (V2608)
Companion:
HJR 3 by Craddick, Very Similar
Enabling Information:
Enabling legislation is SB 5.
Senate Committee:
Senate Committee Status:
Out of committee
Senate Committee Vote:
Ayes=14 Nays=0 Present Not Voting=0 Absent=1
House Committee:
House Committee Status:
Out of committee
House Committee Vote:
Ayes=9 Nays=2 Present Not Voting=0 Absent=2