diff --git a/camelot/core.py b/camelot/core.py
index 58a98ef..7b5ab3a 100644
--- a/camelot/core.py
+++ b/camelot/core.py
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ class TextEdges(object):
         rows.
         """
         for tl in textlines:
-            if len(tl.get_text().strip()) > 1:  # TODO: hacky
+            if len(tl.get_text().strip()) >= 1:  # TODO: hacky
                 self.update(tl)
 
     def get_relevant(self):