Relating to the creation of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas.

HB 185 creates the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas within the Education Code. The Institute will award grants to Texas institutions of higher education, medical facilities, and research partnerships to advance research on mental health issues, brain-related diseases, and substance use disorders. Its key mechanism is funding practical research and fostering collaboration to develop new treatments and prevention strategies. This bill directly affects eligible Texas research institutions and organizations seeking to expand mental health and brain health initiatives in the state.