The Senate on Wednesday gave approval to a bill that would create a new institute dedicated to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia. About half a million Texans suffered from dementia in 2024, and with the over-65 population projected to double in the next 25 years, the problem looks to get worse. SB 5, by Houston Senator Joan Huffman, would create an endowment to fund research grants and bring the […]
