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HJR24: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas and the Mental Health and Brain Institute Research Fund to provide funding for scientific research of mental health issues and human brain diseases and disorders.

: Senfronia Thompson (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 3, 2025
State Finances
Education
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Education--Higher
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
State Finances--Management & Control
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
Governor
Resolutions
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
MENTAL HEALTH & BRAIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas and the Mental Health and Brain Institute Research Fund to provide funding for scientific research of mental health issues and human brain diseases and disorders.

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