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TX SJR47
Joint Resolution
Status
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, which would award grants to educational institutions, medical research facilities, and collaboratives for Alzheimer's disease research, prevention, and treatment
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Creates the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Fund as a special fund in the state treasury, requiring a $3 billion transfer from general revenue on January 1, 2026
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Fund sources include legislative appropriations, federal grants, gifts and donations, patent and royalty fees from institute contracts, and investment earnings
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Requires grant recipients to provide matching funds equal to one-half of the grant amount dedicated to the proposed research
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Members of the institute's governing and decision-making bodies may serve six-year terms; the proposed amendment would be submitted to voters on November 4, 2025
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in this state, and transferring state general revenue to that fund.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to Finance
2/13/2025