SJR 3 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

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.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and establish a dedicated fund. It directs the transfer of $3 billion from the state's general revenue fund to this new special fund starting January 1, 2026. The fund will provide grants for research, prevention programs, and treatment development related to dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and related disorders. The institute will oversee funding for research institutions, medical facilities, and collaborative efforts across Texas, directly benefiting residents affected by these conditions through expanded research and prevention initiatives.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action May 15, 2025
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 3 edits · May 15, 2025
MINOR
The bill text was converted from an 'Engrossed' version to an 'Enrolled' version, which is the final certified version ready for printing on ballots. The substantive policy content, including the $3 billion funding amount, the six-year terms for institute members, and the November 4, 2025 election date, remained unchanged. The primary changes were formatting updates, reorganization of sections, and the addition of certification signatures from legislative officers.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; this is a procedural conversion to the final enrolled version.
TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout were updated to match the enrolled version standard, including renumbering of sections and removal of draft annotations.

Added certification statements from the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Secretary of the Senate, and Chief Clerk of the House confirming adoption votes and dates.

Removed draft annotations, line numbers, and the initial explanatory text about WCAG accessibility standards that was present in the engrossed version.

Floor votes · House Apr 28, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
51
Key actions
12
Committee
9
Amendments
5
May 15, 2025
Introduced
Filed with the Secretary of State
executive
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 12, 2025
Introduced
Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
lower
May 12, 2025
Introduced
Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
upper
May 12, 2025
Introduced
House amendment(s) laid before the Senate
upper
Apr 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage as amended reported
upper
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Introduced
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Health
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Finance
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
6 primary · 122 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Greg Bonnen
Greg Bonnen
RRepublican
TX
24
P
Photo of Joan Huffman
Joan Huffman
RRepublican
TX
17
P
Photo of Pat Curry
Pat Curry
RRepublican
TX
56
P
Photo of Senfronia Thompson
Senfronia Thompson
DDemocratic
TX
141
P
Photo of Todd Hunter
Todd Hunter
RRepublican
TX
32
P
Photo of Tom Craddick
Tom Craddick
RRepublican
TX
82
Co
Photo of A.J. Louderback
A.J. Louderback
RRepublican
TX
30
Co
Photo of Aicha Davis
Aicha Davis
DDemocratic
TX
109
Co
Photo of Alan Schoolcraft
Alan Schoolcraft
RRepublican
TX
44
Co
Photo of Alma Allen
Alma Allen
DDemocratic
TX
131
Co
Photo of Ana Hernandez
Ana Hernandez
DDemocratic
TX
143
Co
Photo of Angela Paxton
Angela Paxton
RRepublican
TX
8
Co
Photo of Angelia Orr
Angelia Orr
RRepublican
TX
13
Co
Photo of Angie Button
Angie Button
RRepublican
TX
112
Co
Photo of Armando Walle
Armando Walle
DDemocratic
TX
140
Co
Photo of Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
DDemocratic
TX
120