The bill, H.B. No. 4975, amends the Health and Safety Code of Texas to establish regulations regarding autologous and direct blood donations. It introduces a new section, 162.021, which mandates that blood banks facilitating these types of donations must comply with a physician's order for the individual seeking the donation. Additionally, the bill allows blood banks to charge a reasonable fee to cover administrative costs associated with these donations.

Furthermore, the bill adds Section 241.013, which requires hospitals licensed under the chapter to permit individuals undergoing medical procedures to provide autologous or direct blood donations as ordered by their physician. This legislation aims to streamline the process for patients needing blood donations for their medical procedures while ensuring compliance with medical orders. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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