Helen Giddings (born April 21, 1945) is an American businesswoman and former politician who served as a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1993 until January 2019.
She previously served as an executive with Sears, Roebuck & Company, and was responsible for human resources in 11 states.
She successfully authored legislation on dyslexia and other learning disabilities as well as programs which address adult education.
To provide equal opportunities for minorities and rural students, in 1997 Giddings joint authored the Top 10% rule.
During the 79th Legislature as the Business and Industry chair, she joint authored legislation creating the new Worker's Compensation system as well as authoring five bills focusing on Identity Theft Prevention, Punishment of Criminals, and Help for Victims of Identity Theft.
As a proponent for justice, Giddings authored legislation to create an unsolved crimes unit within the Texas Rangers agency.
In 2001, she created and passed groundbreaking legislation which requires that every child in Texas receive a course in CPR once in their high school career.