On November 5, 2025, Texas voters passed Proposition 14 with more than 68 percent support, authorizing a $3 billion state investment over the next decade to advance brain health research. The measure includes funding for Parkinson’s disease and marks the largest state-level commitment to neurodegenerative disease research in U.S. history.

The funding will support the newly formed Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT), established earlier this year through Senate Bill 5. The bill was expanded to include Parkinson’s disease following advocacy efforts from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and Texas-based organizations. Individuals living with Parkinson’s testified before the legislature, contributing to bipartisan support and voter approval.

Following the bill’s passage, the Foundation partnered with local advocates to launch a statewide campaign aimed at educating voters on the potential impact of the investment. DPRIT is modeled after the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, which has funded hundreds of clinical studies and attracted billions in additional research investment.

In addition to supporting scientific research, DPRIT is expected to expand access to clinical trials, strengthen the brain health workforce, and encourage economic growth through innovation. The state will now begin appointing a governing board, defining research priorities, and awarding grants.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation expressed appreciation to voters, lawmakers, and community advocates who supported the measure. The Foundation will continue working with partners nationwide to promote research and policy efforts related to Parkinson’s disease.

For more information, visit michaeljfox.org.