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 and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.
Maddy summaryHJR 3 proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and establish a dedicated fund. The bill would transfer $3 billion from the state's general revenue fund to this new special fund starting January 1, 2026, for research, prevention, and treatment of dementia and related disorders. The institute would award grants to Texas research institutions, medical facilities, and collaboratives to develop treatments, prevention programs, and address access to care. This initiative directly affects Texans living with dementia and their families, as well as researchers and healthcare providers in the state.
Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTransfers $3B from state general revenue to fund dementia research, increasing dedicated budget allocation for health initiatives.
HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $3 billion for dementia research, prevention, and treatment, directly funding healthcare research and services for a specific health condition.
In committee Mar 10, 2025
1 co-sponsor