House Concurrent Resolution No. 130 designates April 29, 2025, as Donate Life Texas Day, coinciding with National Donate Life Month. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the critical need for organ, eye, and tissue donors, highlighting that over 100,000 individuals are on the national transplant waiting list, including approximately 10,000 in Texas. It emphasizes the disparity between the number of people awaiting transplants and the available donors, noting that 17 people die each day while waiting for a match. Despite over 90% of U.S. adults supporting organ donation, only about 60% of eligible Texans are registered as donors, underscoring the importance of increasing donor registration.
The resolution acknowledges the efforts of Donate Life America and its partners in promoting organ donation since the establishment of National Donate Life Month in 2003. It encourages Texans to participate in activities that promote donor registration and celebrate the contributions of donors who have saved lives. By recognizing Donate Life Texas Day, the resolution seeks to inspire hope for longer, healthier lives for many Americans and calls for the support of all Texans in this vital cause.