I see that "link" wasn't really a link.
Op can google texas office of vital statistics and chase the path to the form for amending a birth certificate.
I see that "link" wasn't really a link.
Op can google texas office of vital statistics and chase the path to the form for amending a birth certificate.
Thank you all!
I'm going to try to change just the first name and gender without a court order because I agree that the form does not seem to require it. I think this may be slightly unprecedented though as the only way to get a new Passport (which I will be using as my document proving the correct name) would not normally be possible to get without the court order.
As for your rant, there are many resources and articles discussing how gender is not necessarily related to the bits you were born with. If we lived in a world which would truly treat everyone equally regardless of race/gender/creed/orientation/whatever then I wouldn't mind the world knowing that I was born other with male bits.
The main reason to change one's birth certificate is that it is a matter of public record and could be used to out me in situations where I would not want to. Sadly, this could (and does) lead to discriminitory behaviours, not just in the United States, but worldwide.
Thank you again, all, for your help. If the 'no court order' gambit doesn't work, then I'll likely seek representation in Texas. Here's hoping :-)
Cheers!