Dementia is a growing public health crisis in Texas and across the country. The impact of Alzheimer’s is projected to rise, according to recent data. Nearly 460,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Texas, and 1.1 million family caregivers are caring for them. Alzheimer’s disease costs the state Medicaid program $4.3 billion. Thankfully, Texas is taking action. 

Earlier this year, the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT) was established through the bipartisan support of the Texas Legislature with the enactment of Senate Bill 5. Funding for the institute, totaling $3 billion over 10 years from the state’s budget surplus, was proposed via Senate Joint Resolution 3 and is pending voter approval on the ballot on November 4, 2025.

Last week, the Alzheimer’s Association launched a comprehensive campaign to rally voter support for Texas Proposition 14. If approved by Texas voters, DPRIT will be the largest state-funded research program for Alzheimer’s and other dementia in the country. This is an opportunity for Texas to lead the charge against dementia and change the trajectory of this devastating disease.

Proposition 14 presents a historic, once-in-a-generation opportunity for Texas to become a leading hub for dementia research and prevention, positioning the state as a national leader. DPRIT will attract top researchers and launch groundbreaking innovations that offer hope and solutions to families affected by dementia in our great state. 

The Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to ensuring Texans’ support for Proposition 14 in November. This significant investment will create the most extensive state-funded dementia research program in the nation, bringing hope and solutions to Texans. By voting yes, Texans will ensure their state leads in the nation’s fight against dementia and paves the way for a healthier future for generations to come.

The discoveries made through this effort in Texas will accelerate the search for effective prevention methods, treatments, and cures, ultimately benefiting all Americans and contributing to global advancements in the fight against dementia.

As a Texan, I’m proud to vote yes on Proposition 14. If you’re also a Texas resident, I urge you to consider doing the same on November 4, 2025. If you have friends, family, or colleagues in Texas, please share this vital information with them and encourage their support.

To learn more and get involved, visit alz.org/YesOn14.