Helen Kerwin, Texas State Representative of the 58th district (R) | https://x.com/HelenKerwin4TX
Helen Kerwin, Texas State Representative of the 58th district (R) | https://x.com/HelenKerwin4TX
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’Relating to the donation of blood by persons younger than 18 years of age; authorizing a civil penalty’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
This bill addresses the donation of blood by individuals under 18, stipulating that 17-year-olds may donate blood or blood components if they have written informed consent from a parent, managing conservator, or legal guardian. The executive commissioner is tasked with prescribing the consent form, which must outline risks and health effects specific to minors. Individuals under 18 may donate only once within 24 hours, no more than twice annually, and only if their hemoglobin level is at least 13 grams per deciliter. They cannot be compensated for donations, and their donations cannot be sold for profit or to entities outside the U.S. The executive commissioner must establish rules for these provisions, with the act effective Sept. 1, 2025.
Helen Kerwin, member of the House Committee on Public Education, proposed another four bills during the 89(R) legislative session.
Helen Kerwin is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state's 58th House district. She replaced previous state representative DeWayne Burns in 2025.
Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB 3049 | 03/20/2025 | Relating to the designation of animal control officers as first responders |
| HB 2743 | 03/18/2025 | Relating to the dedication of certain surplus state revenue for ad valorem tax relief |
| HB 2220 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes |
| HB 1674 | 03/12/2025 | Relating to the production, sale, and use of certain agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); creating a criminal offense |
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