Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas and the Mental Health and Brain Institute Research Fund to provide funding for scientific research of mental health issues and human brain diseases and disorders.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas and a dedicated research fund. It would provide state funding for scientific research into mental health issues, brain-related diseases, developmental disorders, neurological conditions, and substance use disorders. The Institute would award grants to Texas universities, medical facilities, and research groups to support studies on causes, prevention, treatments, and therapies for these conditions. The amendment also requires oversight bodies to ensure proper use of funds and establishes a six-year term limit for governing board members. This directly affects Texas research institutions and facilities conducting brain and mental health studies.