With the 86th Texas Legislature in full swing, here is a summary of filed legislation concerning CPRIT. Please click on the links for more information.
House Joint Resolution 12 (Rep. John Zerwas) - Authorizes a second $3 billion in General Obligation Bonds for cancer research and prevention to be submitted to voters at the general election on November 5, 2019.
House Bill 39 (Rep. John Zerwas) - Removes restriction against new grant awards in FY 2023 in the event additional General Obligation Bonds are authorized by voters or another funding source is used for FY 2023 and beyond.
Senate Bill 438 (Senator Jane Nelson) – Senate companion to House Bill 39.
Senate Bill 200 (Senator Charles Schwertner) - Requires CPRIT to develop a plan for self-sufficiency once 2007 General Obligation Bond funds expire.