Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

SJR 3: 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, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue.

Passed both chambers Last action May 15, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State

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SJR 3 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue. Primary sponsor: Joan Huffman (Republican), Tom Craddick (Republican), Greg Bonnen (Republican), Todd Hunter (Republican), Senfronia Thompson (Democratic), Pat Curry (Republican). It lists 130 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Filed with the Secretary of State.

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