S.B. No. 1370 proposes the establishment of the office of medical examiner in certain counties in Texas, amending Article 49.25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The bill mandates that counties with a population of more than one million must establish and maintain a medical examiner's office, while counties with a population of less than one million are authorized to do so. This change updates the previous requirement that only counties with populations exceeding 2.5 million were obligated to have such an office.

Additionally, the bill allows for the formation of medical examiner districts, enabling two or more counties, regardless of their population size, to enter into agreements to jointly operate and maintain a medical examiner's office. This collaborative approach requires that the counties involved form a continuous area and encompass the entire region of the district. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.