🏛 Legislative Milestone – The Texas Senate has approved a bill to establish the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

🧠 Addressing Dementia – Texas ranks third in the U.S. for Alzheimer’s cases, with research showing that 42% of Americans over 55 will develop dementia.

💰 Funding Commitment – The bill allocates $3 billion over 10 years to fund the institute, aiming to advance research and attract top medical talent.

⚖ Debate and Approval – Despite strong support, State Senator Kelly Hancock voted against it due to concerns over state spending.

🗳 Public Vote Required – A constitutional amendment is necessary, meaning Texas voters will decide on the institute’s fate in November.

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