Texas Vital Statistics will issue a new birth certificate with an updated gender marker upon receipt of a court order for change of sex. Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. § 192.011.
Obtaining a Court Order for Gender Change
Texas does not have a specific gender change provision in statute, and therefore some counties and judges are averse to issuing the necessary court orders. You may be able to use court orders from another state, but please note that the order must specify 'sex change', the vital records office will not accept 'gender change'. Travis County has good resources and procedures to change your gender marker. You do not have to live in Travis County; you can file remotely through e-file.
Texas Law Library Travis County Name and Gender Change Steps and Forms
Texas Law Library Travis County Gender Change Steps and Forms
Applying for an Updated Birth Certificate
To apply for an updated birth certificate, the applicant should submit to the Vital Records office:
- Form VS-170: Application to Amend a Certificate of Birth
- Certified copy of the court order for change of sex and/or name
- Applicable fees ($47 for a new record)
Send the application materials to the following address:
DSHS – Vital Statistics Section
P.O. Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711-2040