The bill amends the requirements for appointment as a medical examiner and for employment as an assistant or deputy medical examiner in Texas. It specifies that the medical examiner must hold certifications in anatomic and forensic pathology from the American Board of Pathology. Additionally, the bill outlines that the medical examiner can employ assistants or deputy medical examiners, who must also hold or be eligible for similar certifications. The previous requirement for a medical examiner to be a licensed physician in Texas is modified to allow for those licensed in other states who are in the process of obtaining Texas licensure.

Furthermore, the bill repeals a section of the current law and establishes a compliance deadline, stating that the new requirements will not take effect until January 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. These changes aim to enhance the qualifications of medical examiners and their assistants, ensuring a higher standard of expertise in forensic pathology within the state.