Early Voting Starts Today — Prop 14 Offers Texans a Landmark Opportunity for Dementia Research and Prevention
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More than 460,000 Texans are living with Alzheimer’s disease today, and nearly 1 million more serve as unpaid caregivers—family members, friends, and neighbors who provide daily support to those affected. The human and economic toll of dementia continues to grow, impacting every sector of our state, from healthcare and workforce productivity to community well-being.
In response, the Texas Legislature established the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT) to accelerate innovation in dementia science and prevention. DPRIT represents a landmark step toward building the infrastructure, research networks, and translational capacity needed to make meaningful progress in understanding and combating this complex disease.
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The Legislature also placed Proposition 14 on the November statewide ballot, asking Texas voters to determine whether to allocate $3 billion over 10 years to fund DPRIT’s mission. If approved, this would place Texas at the forefront of biomedical innovation and discovery in dementia research and prevention.
Such an investment would:
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Expand research capacity across Texas institutions and attract top scientific talent.
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Fuel discovery in prevention, early detection, and treatment of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
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Strengthen the healthcare economy, creating jobs and fostering industry partnerships in biotechnology and life sciences.
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Support caregivers and families through evidence-based advances that improve quality of life and reduce long-term costs.
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At BioNTX, we believe this moment represents a defining opportunity for Texas to strengthen its leadership in life science innovation and respond to one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time.
Early voting runs October 20–31, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. We encourage all Texans to be informed, understand Proposition 14, and recognize the profound implications DPRIT could have for the long-term health and well-being of families across our state.
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Take Your Seat at the Table:
Industry Meets Public Partners November 4th
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The conversation does not end at iC³!! Did you know that BioNTX has a program designed to help industry leaders connect directly with public partners? Join BHIANT.org on November 4 to stay connected and engaged! Through BHIANT, we are building a platform for collaboration, innovation, and action that drives the growth of our regional life sciences ecosystem.
This is an exclusive opportunity to collaborate with other influential corporate and industry partners committed to strengthening the North Texas biotech community. As part of our mission to unite companies, researchers, and institutions driving regional innovation, joining this quarterly meeting is an ideal way for corporate partners to stay involved, exchange insights, and continue building momentum for collaboration and commercialization in our region. It is also a rare chance to have public partners and policymakers in the same room, listening for mandates of action set by industry leaders.
The November 4th meeting will present recent successes as well as set the agenda for work to be done in 2026.
Your voice matters!
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Vote for Proposition 14
"The mind once expanded by a new idea never returns to its original dimensions.”
- Oliver Wendell Holmes
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