At BioNTX, we are committed to supporting policies that drive progress in life sciences and healthcare innovation across Texas. The bills making their way through the Texas legislature represent significant steps toward fostering a healthier, more innovative future for our state. Below are some of the bills we support:

1. HB 1268 | SB 209 - Texas Technology and Innovation Program: Establishes a program to promote and support technological innovation and entrepreneurship in Texas, focusing on emerging sectors to foster economic growth.

2. HB 185 - Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas: Creates a new institute to advance research into mental health and brain-related diseases, aiming to improve treatment options and outcomes for affected individuals.

3. HB 1302 | HJR 90 | SB 998 | SJR 47 - Alzheimer's Prevention and Research Institute of Texas: Establishes an institute focused on Alzheimer’s disease, specifically targeting prevention efforts, research, and the development of potential treatments.

4. HB 5 | SB 5 | SJR 3 - Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas: Creates an institute to focus on dementia prevention, research, and early intervention, improving care and quality of life for those affected by dementia.

5. HR 2407 - Medicare Coverage for Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests: Urges Medicare to provide coverage for multi-cancer early detection tests, enabling more effective and earlier cancer diagnoses.

6. HB 3188 | SB 989 - Biomarker Testing Coverage: Requires insurance providers to cover biomarker testing for patients, advancing personalized medicine and improving diagnosis and treatment plans for various conditions.

7. HB 1890 | SB 1156 - Hospital at Home Programs: Supports the development and expansion of hospital-at-home programs, allowing patients to receive hospital-level care in their homes for certain medical conditions.

8. HB 700 | SB 856 - Skills Development Fund: Increases funding for the Skills Development Fund to assist Texans in obtaining skills for high-demand jobs, enhancing workforce readiness in key industries.

9. HB 112 - Creation and Operation of a Science Park District: Proposes the creation of a Science Park District to promote research and development, innovation, and collaboration among businesses, universities, and research institutions.

10. HB 1709 - Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Systems: Introduces regulations for artificial intelligence systems, ensuring their ethical and safe use in various industries while fostering innovation in AI technology.

11. HB 1793 - Texas Enterprise Fund Grant Eligibility: Expands eligibility for the Texas Enterprise Fund, encouraging investment and job creation in industries such as technology, research, and innovation.

12. HB 1870 | SB 1322 - Accreditation of Public Institutions of Higher Education: Focuses on establishing a clear and efficient process for the accreditation of public institutions of higher education in Texas to maintain quality standards.

13. HB 2298 - Health Care Facility Grant for AI in Cancer Detection: Provides funding for health care facilities to implement artificial intelligence technologies for improving early cancer detection and treatment outcomes.

14. HB 2765 - Rural Economic Development and Investment Program: Aims to drive economic growth in rural Texas through investment in infrastructure, business development, and workforce training programs designed for rural areas.

15. HB 3828 - Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Funds: Increases funding for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to further support cancer research, prevention, and treatment programs across the state.