Lawfully present individuals may establish Texas residency for tuition purposes in several ways: through high school graduation in Texas, as a dependent individual whose parent is domiciled in Texas, as an independent individual domiciled in Texas, or as a military individual.
Residency determinations for tuition are based on rules set by the state of Texas and administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, via the official Texas Administrative Code rules and regulations. (effective November 13, 2025 (50 Tex. Reg. 7243-52)).
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