Why Proposition 14 Matters: A Vote for Texas’ Brain-Health Future

This November, Texans have an opportunity to take a historic step toward improving public health and advancing scientific discovery by voting Yes on Proposition 14. This constitutional amendment would allocate $3 billion over the next decade to establish the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT), a groundbreaking initiative designed to fund research, prevention, and care efforts for Alzheimer’s and related neurological diseases.

If approved, Proposition 14 would empower Texas to become a national leader in dementia research and treatment. The new institute would invest directly in cutting-edge studies, expand early detection programs, and strengthen caregiver support across the state. For families affected by Alzheimer’s, this initiative represents not only innovation but also hope for a healthier future.

The Need for Action:

More than 400,000 Texans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a number projected to nearly double by 2035. This rise poses an immense emotional and economic challenge to families and communities across the state. Yet despite its growing prevalence, funding for dementia research remains limited, and access to early diagnosis and support often depends on geography or financial means.

Proposition 14 would address these gaps by providing sustained, state-level investment. Modeled after the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), which transformed cancer innovation through stable public funding, DPRIT would create similar momentum for brain health. It would also enhance public outreach and education, ensuring that every Texan understands the importance of early cognitive screening, prevention, and lifestyle factors that support long-term neurological wellness.

What Proposition 14 Would Accomplish:

• Advance scientific research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative diseases.

• Expand early screening and detection programs across community centers, clinics, and rural areas statewide.

• Strengthen caregiver education and respite services to ease the burden on families affected by dementia.

• Promote public health awareness about risk reduction strategies, including exercise, nutrition, sleep, and social engagement.

• Foster collaboration and job creation by attracting top researchers, clinicians, and biotech innovators to Texas.

Collaboration for Impact:

The success of Proposition 14 will build upon the efforts of organizations already making a difference, including the Alzheimer’s Association, a close partner of Neuro-Reach. Together, both organizations have worked to increase awareness, provide cognitive screening opportunities, and connect families to vital resources. This partnership demonstrates how community-driven advocacy and institutional support can align to bring real change to those affected by dementia.

With the establishment of DPRIT, Texas would take these efforts to the next level, creating sustainable funding for innovation, outreach, and statewide access to care.

Why This Moment Matters:

Proposition 14 is more than a policy; it is a promise to prioritize the minds and memories of Texans. Just as CPRIT transformed the state’s role in cancer research, DPRIT can do the same for neurological diseases, ensuring that Texas leads the way in understanding, preventing, and treating dementia.

When Texans vote Yes on Proposition 14, they vote for science, compassion, and the future of brain health.

Let’s make Texas the nation’s leader in dementia prevention and research. Vote YES on Proposition 14 this November.