2025 Texas Proposition 14

For related races, see 2025 Texas constitutional amendment election.

2025 Texas Proposition 14

November 4, 2025

Establish Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Amendment

Texas Proposition 14, officially the Establish Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Amendment, is a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that will appear on the ballot in the U.S. state of Texas on November 4, 2025.

Background

The proposition was approved for the ballot by the Texas Legislature as a bipartisan effort. ^{[1] [2]} It passed in the House on April 28, 2025 with unanimous support from voting Democrats and 85.4% support from voting Republicans. On May 12, 2025, it passed in the Senate with unanimous bipartisan support. ^[3]

The proposition is similar to one passed by voters in 2007 to establish the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. ^[4] The Alzheimer's Association supported the legislation. ^[5]

Impact

If approved by voters, the amendment would allocate $3 billion from the budget to the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, which was established in early 2025. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Endorsements

Yes

Statewide officials

• Dan Patrick, lieutenant governor of Texas (2015–present) (Republican) ^[3]

State legislators

• Joan Huffman, state senator from the 17th district (2008–present) (Republican) ^[3]
• Tom Craddick, state representative from the 82nd district (1993–present) ^[a] (Republican) ^[3]
• Senfronia Thompson, state representative from the 141st district (1983–present) ^[b] (Democratic) ^[3]

Organizations

• Alzheimer's Association ^[9]
• AARP Texas ^[3]
• Texas Medical Association ^[3]
• Baylor Scott & White Health ^[3]
• Houston Methodist Hospital ^[3]
• Texas Children's Hospital ^[3]
• Texas Medical Center ^[3]

No

Local officials

• Brian Harrison, state representative from the 10th district (2021–present) (Republican) ^[3]

Political parties

• Libertarian Party of Texas ^[3]

Notes

1. Craddick first assumed office in 1969 representing the 70th district. He has also represented the 68th and 76th districts, serving for a combined 29 terms.
2. Thompson previously represented the 89th district from 1973 to 1983.

References

1. Langford, Terri. "Bill to create dementia research institute approved in House, but could face $3 billion funding hurdle". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
2. Simpson, Stephen. "Texas Senate advances bill to start a $3 billion dementia research fund". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
3. "Texas Proposition 14, Establish Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Amendment (2025)". Ballotpedia.
4. McKim, Dylan. "Texas Senate passes bill to boost future of dementia research". KXAN. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
5. Broussard, Kailey. "Alzheimer's organizations laud bill to create Texas dementia research institute". KERA News. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
6. Johnson, Hannah. "Texas House moves to create $3B state-run dementia prevention, research institute". Community Impact. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
7. Bonvissuto, Kimberly. "Fate of $3 billion dementia research institute lies in hands of Texas voters". McKnights Senior Living. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
8. "Texas Senate OKs plan for $3 billion dementia research". The Austin-Statesman. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
9. "Alzheimer's Association Launches YES on Prop 14 Campaign to Establish Texas as a National Leader in Dementia Prevention, Treatment and Innovation". Alzheimer's Association. August 6, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025.