Although all blood types are needed,
those with O Negative type blood are especially encouraged to donate.
Blood donors give more than a quarter-of-a-million units of blood annually to provide a safe and adequate blood supply.
People who feel well and can do normal day-to-day activities can probably donate.
People can give blood every 56 days.
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Media Releases
Alert: Emergency Blood Shortage; Donors Urgently Needed
March 11, 2019 – Texas Blood Institute is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and is issuing an urgent call for donors of all blood types.
Several days of winter weather, blood drive cancellations, and widespread illness,...// Read More
Be Strong, Inspiring, Giving, Heroic. Be a Donor!
Texas Blood Institute needs strong, inspiring, giving, and heroic blood donors to save the lives of local patients!
February 1 through April 30, blood donors will receive their choice of inspirational t-shirt in one of three...// Read More
Donors Needed After Houston-area High School Shooting
May 18, 2018 - Our thoughts and prayers are with Sante Fe, Texas, in the wake of Friday’s school shooting.
Texas Blood Institute has been asked to assist by sending O-negative blood units to blood centers in the Houston area. ...// Read More