Life Savers Transplant Support Group, Inc.
El Paso, Texas
June 16, 2009
HB2027, the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) has passed both the House and the Senate and has been signed into law by the Governor. This bill conforms Texas law with Federal regulations and policies regarding organ donation. Thanks to everyone who helped as this bill made its way to becoming law in Texas.SB1803, the Registry Bill, has passed both the House and the Senate and is expected to be signed by the Governor. This bill does three key things. It eliminates the laborious validation step when Texans register online at www.donatelifetexas.org, it directs DPS offices to simplify the registration process by asking each and every drivers license customer (in office, online and via mail) simply "Would you like to register as an organ donor?" and it directs TXDOT to link to the donor registry for those renewing auto registration online as well as providing registry information in offices and via mail. Gentle reminders to the Governor that this bill is an important one to sign would be very much appreciated, and any thank yous to your legislators for passing the bill are also appreciated.
Thanks again to everyone who has taken time to participate in the legislative process. We are confident that these two important new laws will save lives.