TX HB1306

Expands the definition of "death investigation professional" to include justices of the peace, death investigators employed under Article 49.23 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and medical examiners or employees of medical examiner offices

Entitles death investigation professionals to reimbursement for reasonable medical expenses when exposed to contagious diseases while conducting or assisting in an inquest, with the county responsible for reimbursement

Grants death investigation professionals the right to preventative immunization for diseases they may encounter during inquest duties and the right to choose their own physician for treatment

Adds death investigation professionals to the list of individuals whose eligible survivors qualify for survivor benefits under Chapter 615 of the Government Code

Requires expedited processing and priority handling of workers' compensation medical benefits claims for death investigation professionals who sustain serious bodily injuries in the course of employment, effective September 1, 2025