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CPRIT is Saving Lives in Texas

In 2007, Texas voters authorized $3 billion in taxpayer-funded grants, leading to the creation of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Since then:

-Nearly 5 million clinical services have been provided to Texans in every single county

-A CPRIT scholar received the Nobel Prize in Medicine

-More than 98,000 jobs have been created

-$10.9 billion in economic activity has been generated

 

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Support ACS CAN and CPRIT in 2019

On Nov. 5, Texas voters will have the opportunity to approve an additional $3 billion in bond funding to support the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) and we need advocates ready to fully engage in the ballot initiative.

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Support Funding for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

Texas is the second-largest funder of cancer research in the nation, thanks to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Without action from Texas state lawmakers, however, funding for this program is at risk.

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Share Your Story: Fighting Cancer at the Texas Capitol!

 We need your help to get lawmakers in Austin to listen up to our cancer priorities. Share your story and we will work with you to make sure it's heard at the State Capitol.

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Report: Texas Must Seize Opportunities to Improve Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

August 1, 2019
Texas

The 17th edition of the report highlights the areas in which the state can improve polices to reduce suffering and death from cancer, and it highlights the work of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, also known as CPRIT.

Texas Senate Unanimously Passes CPRIT Funding Bill

May 10, 2019
Texas

The vote reaffirms the importance of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

CPRIT Bills to Continue Funding & Impact Progress through House

April 16, 2019
Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – The House of Representatives today voted to extend the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas’ impact by passing two bills related to the agency’s continuation and funding. House Joint Resolution 12, which passed by a vote of 130-15, authorizes another $3 billion in General Obligation Bonds

Texas Advocates March in Support of Cancer Research & Prevention Program

February 26, 2019
Texas

More than 150 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates rallied near the steps of the Texas State House to show their support for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), a program that is fostering breakthroughs in cancer research and prevention.

Texans Fighting Cancer in DC!

In September, over 40 Texans traveled to DC as part of our national lobby day to pressure Congress to support our cancer priorities.

Texas Events

October 1, 2019
San Antonio, TX

2019 Texas Cancer Policy Forum - San Antonio

Texas' Leadership in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host its sixth annual Texas Cancer Policy Forum series this fall, uniting key leaders and decision makers in business, health care, and government to consider the potential loss of state funding for...

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October 8, 2019
Austin, TX

2019 Texas Cancer Policy Forum - Austin

Texas' Leadership in Cancer Innovations The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host its sixth annual Texas Cancer Policy Forum series this fall, uniting key leaders and decision makers in business, health care, and government to consider the potential loss of state funding for cancer prevention and...

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October 10, 2019
Irving, TX

2019 Texas Cancer Policy Forum - North Texas

Texas' Leadership in Cancer Innovations The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host its sixth annual Texas Cancer Policy Forum series this fall, uniting key leaders and decision makers in business, health care, and government to consider the potential loss of state funding for cancer prevention and...

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State Contacts

Marina Hench
Senior Government Relations Director
[email protected]
512.919.1804
Charlie Gagen
Texas Grassroots Director
[email protected]
512-919-1832
Adrienne Lynch
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
512-919-1822

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Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.

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