texas proposition 14
proposition 14: FUND DEMENTIA RESEARCH—BUT DON’T HAND THE KEYS TO A POLITICAL BOARD
Texans deserve bold investment in brain health. Prop 14 does that the wrong way. It moves $3 billion of public money into a constitutional lockbox and hands control to a nine-member board appointed entirely by the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker. That board can override outside scientists’ rankings and much of the decision detail stays confidential until after the fact. Add a 50% matching rule that favors the biggest institutions, and you’ve built a process that puts insider advantage ahead of the public interest.
We don’t need a constitutional amendment to fund cures. Lawmakers could do this through the regular budget—with annual hearings, published reviewer scores, and real-time accountability. Prop 14 asks you to trade compassion for patients for concentrated power. That’s why we recommend a NO vote.
📖 Read the full text of SJR 3 (Prop 14): 89(R) SJR 3 - Enrolled version
📖 Read the enabling legislation (SB 5): 89(R) SB 5 - Enrolled version
📑 Read the Senate Research Center’s Bill Analysis
👉 Prop 13 promises relief for homeowners — and for many families, it will help. But history shows those savings can come at a steep cost to our schools and our future. Read our full breakdown on Substack to learn what this amendment really means for Texas.
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