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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Total actions
7
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2
Committee
3
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Health
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
5 primary · 112 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Bonnen
RRepublican
P
Pat Curry
RRepublican
P
Senfronia Thompson
DDemocratic
P
Todd Hunter
RRepublican
P
Tom Craddick
RRepublican
Co
A.J. Louderback
RRepublican
Co
Aicha Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Alan Schoolcraft
RRepublican
Co
Alma Allen
DDemocratic
Co
Ana Hernandez
DDemocratic
Co
Angelia Orr
RRepublican
Co
Angie Button
RRepublican
Co
Armando Walle
DDemocratic
Co
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Bumgarner
RRepublican
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