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HJR 25

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the repeal of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and 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 from that fund $3 billion to Texas Education Agency for property tax relief.

89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) Introduced by Brian Harrison

Constitutional amendment dissolves dementia research institute and redirects $3B to property tax relief, eliminating dedicated neurodegenerative disease research funding.

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Bill Summary · HJR 25

Legislative bill overview

HJR 25 proposes a constitutional amendment that would dismantle the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and redirect its funding mechanism. The bill would transfer $3 billion from the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for property tax relief, while ostensibly maintaining dementia research funding through other means.

Why is this important

This amendment directly affects two major policy areas: medical research funding for neurodegenerative diseases and public education finance. Texas residents with dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease could face reduced research resources, while homeowners would see property tax adjustments. The proposal requires voter approval as a constitutional amendment, making it a significant policy decision that impacts long-term state priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Research funding uncertainty: The bill eliminates a dedicated funding mechanism for dementia research without specifying how research will be funded going forward, potentially reducing available resources for studying these diseases
  • Property tax relief mechanism: Dedicating $3 billion specifically to property tax relief versus general education funding may create inequities and raises questions about whether this is the best use of restricted research funds
  • Constitutional vs. statutory approach: Using a constitutional amendment (difficult to reverse) to redirect funds that could have been changed legislatively suggests this may be politically motivated rather than addressing a genuine governance problem

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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