HB 5 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

HB 5 creates the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to accelerate research on dementia and related disorders. The institute will award grants to Texas universities, medical facilities, and other eligible organizations for research into dementia causes, prevention strategies, treatments, and symptom mitigation. It establishes oversight committees to manage grants, ensure compliance, and requires annual public reports detailing funded projects and recipients. The institute is set to expire on September 1, 2035, unless extended under Texas Sunset Act procedures.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Mar 10, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
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Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
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Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Health
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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5 primary · 112 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Greg Bonnen
Greg Bonnen
RRepublican
TX
24
P
Photo of Pat Curry
Pat Curry
RRepublican
TX
56
P
Photo of Senfronia Thompson
Senfronia Thompson
DDemocratic
TX
141
P
Photo of Todd Hunter
Todd Hunter
RRepublican
TX
32
P
Photo of Tom Craddick
Tom Craddick
RRepublican
TX
82
Co
Photo of A.J. Louderback
A.J. Louderback
RRepublican
TX
30
Co
Photo of Aicha Davis
Aicha Davis
DDemocratic
TX
109
Co
Photo of Alan Schoolcraft
Alan Schoolcraft
RRepublican
TX
44
Co
Photo of Alma Allen
Alma Allen
DDemocratic
TX
131
Co
Photo of Ana Hernandez
Ana Hernandez
DDemocratic
TX
143
Co
Photo of Angelia Orr
Angelia Orr
RRepublican
TX
13
Co
Photo of Angie Button
Angie Button
RRepublican
TX
112
Co
Photo of Armando Walle
Armando Walle
DDemocratic
TX
140
Co
Photo of Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
DDemocratic
TX
120
Co
Photo of Ben Bumgarner
Ben Bumgarner
RRepublican
TX
63