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TX HJR3
Joint Resolution
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tom Craddick
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, which would award grants to institutions, research facilities, and collaboratives for dementia research, prevention, and treatment
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Transfers $3 billion from the state general revenue fund to the newly created Dementia Prevention and Research Fund on January 1, 2026
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Caps annual grant awards at $300 million per state fiscal year
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Requires grant recipients to provide matching funds equal to one-half of the grant amount before receiving awards
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Members of the institute's governing and decision-making bodies may serve six-year terms; the fund may also receive federal grants, gifts, donations, and patent/royalty income
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Constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters at an election on November 4, 2025
Legislative Description
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.
State Finances
Last Action
Left pending in committee
3/10/2025