TX HB3357

Requires crematory establishments in counties with appointed medical examiners to obtain a signed certificate from the medical examiner before cremating human remains, in addition to existing requirements for an authorization form and death certificate

The medical examiner's certificate must indicate one of three findings: the remains were examined and no inquest was necessary; the examiner chose not to examine the remains and authorized cremation; or an inquest was held and cremation was authorized

Adds a new category to the medical examiner's inquest authority: when examining human remains before authorizing cremation, the examiner may determine an inquest is necessary

Amends Section 716.051 of the Health and Safety Code and Section 6(a) of Article 49.25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure

Takes effect September 1, 2025