Election day is here and it's essential for voters to understand their rights, particularly if the gender marker on their ID doesn’t align with their gender identity or presentation. According to election guidelines, an outdated gender marker is **not a valid reason** for poll workers to deny anyone the right to vote.

Election workers are primarily concerned with verifying that the name on an ID matches or is “substantially similar” to the name listed on a voter’s registration. This means that as long as the name on your ID is close to your registered name, you should not face obstacles at the polling location due to a gender marker mismatch.

For those who lack a state-approved ID, there’s still an option: the Reasonable Impediment Declaration. This declaration, available at polling stations, allows individuals without an accepted ID to cast their vote as long as they provide one of the following alternative documents:

- Out-of-state driver’s license

- Government document listing your name and address

- Voter registration certificate

- Current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck

- Certified birth certificate (U.S. or foreign)

This information is provided by the ACLU of Texas, which works to protect voting rights and ensure fair access to the polls for all Texans. For more details and additional resources, visit the ACLU of Texas website.