This bill allocates $3 billion toward creating the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to study dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other brain conditions. The funding mechanism for SB 5 is through Senate Joint Resolution 3, which the Legislature approved and which puts the issue before voters.

The Legislature wrapped up without the same drama that defined the end of the last two sessions, with state GOP leaders checking off nearly everything on their to-do lists.

Monday marks the final day of Texas' 89th Legislative session, five months marred by debate, disagreement and compromise. Tensions ran high between Texas lawmakers, but ultimately, the heavy hitters—Gov.