Donation of Blood By Persons Younger Than 18 Years of Age

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 162.015, under Blood Banks and Donation of Blood.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 162.015

Sec. 162.015. DONATION OF BLOOD BY PERSONS YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE. A person who is 17 years of age may consent to the donation of the person's blood or blood components. A person younger than 18 years of age may not receive any compensation from a blood bank for a donation of the person's blood or blood components. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 160, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.