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SJR3: 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.

: Joan Huffman (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: May 15, 2025
State Finances
Education
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Health
Education--Higher
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
State Finances--Management & Control
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Education--Higher--Health Institutions
Legislature
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Resolutions
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
DEMENTIA PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS
PARKINSON'S DISEASE
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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.

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