Senate Resolution No. 109 designates March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in Texas, highlighting the significance of raising awareness about hemophilia and other hereditary bleeding disorders that affect approximately three million Americans. These disorders hinder the body's ability to form proper blood clots due to defects in platelets, clotting proteins, or blood vessels, leading to excessive bleeding from minor injuries, easy bruising, and other serious health issues. The resolution notes that while these conditions are primarily inherited, they can occasionally develop later in life due to autoimmune responses.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month as a platform to support research and resources aimed at improving the lives of those affected by these potentially life-threatening conditions. It encourages all Texans to educate themselves about bleeding disorders and acknowledges the historical context of the observance, which began as Hemophilia Awareness Month in 1986 and was expanded in 2016 to include other bleeding disorders. The Senate officially adopted the resolution on February 25, 2025.