I ran into this issue a few years ago when I moved to Texas. I have been here for nearly 2 years and it was just this semester that I was able to register as a resident. IN order to be a resident, you have to either live with a parent or gaurdien that has lived in texas for over a year and owns property or have lived here for over a year and owned property.

There are quite a few clauses that go with this..ie military family, corporate move, etc. The best advice is to talk to someone in the registrar’s office. They usually give you a quiz that will asked how long you have lived in Texas, if you’ve had a job, etc.

Typically, it takes 12 months out of school to become a resident. You must prove residency with things like tax returns, work stubs, bills, etc.