Supporting Documentation for Proof of Texas Residency

Part A: Domicile

Documents that may Support the Establishment of Domicile in Texas and Maintenance of Domicile in Texas.

1. Significant Gainful Employment
   1. An employer’s statement of dates of employment in Texas (beginning and current or ending dates) that encompass at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the census date of the term in which the person enrolls. However, employment conditioned on student status, such as work study, the receipt of stipends, fellowships, or research or teaching assistantships does not constitute gainful employment.
      • Letter(s) of employment on letterhead or via email from company official showing:
        • Hire date
        • Termination date (or “still employed”)
        • Full-time/part-time designation
          • If part- time, must also include average number of hours worked per week
        • Official’s signature
      • IRS form 1040 main page only for the most recent two consecutive years if both are filed in Texas (W2, 1098, 1099 forms are not accepted by Texas for residency proof)
      • Pay stubs for the past 12 consecutive months
   2. Other documents that show the person or the dependent’s parent, for at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the census date of the term in which the person enrolls:
      1. has been engaged in employment intended to provide an income to the person or allow the person to avoid the expense of paying another to perform tasks (as in child care) that is sufficient to provide at least one-half of the individual’s tuition and living expenses or represents an average of at least 20 hours per week; or
      2. is self-employed in Texas or is living off his/her earnings; or
      3. is primarily supported by public assistance in
   3. For a person living on public assistance, written statements from the office of one or more social service agencies located in Texas that attest to the provision of services to the person for the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the census date of the term in which the person enrolls.
2. Sole or Joint Marital Ownership of Residential Real Property - Title to residential real property in Texas with documentation to verify 12 consecutive months of ownership immediately preceding the census date of the term in which the person enrolls, such as a Warranty Deed, with the person or the dependent’s parent having established and maintained domicile at that residence.
3. Marriage To A Person Who Has Established And Maintained Domicile In Texas - Marriage Certificate or Declaration of Registration of Informal Marriage with documentation to support that spouse has established and maintained domicile in Texas for the 12 consecutive months preceding the census date of the term in which the person enrolls.
4. Ownership of a Business Entity - Documents that evidence the organization of the business in Texas that reflect the ownership interest of the person or dependent’s parent, and the customary management of the business by the person or dependent’s parent without the intention of liquidation for the foreseeable future.

Part B: Residence

Documents that May Provide Support to a Claim of Residence in Texas for the 12 Consecutive Months Immediately Preceding the Census Date of the Term in which the Person Enrolls.

1. Utility bills for the 12 consecutive months preceding the census date;
2. A Texas high school transcript for full senior year immediately preceding the census date;
3. A transcript from a Texas institution showing presence in the state for the 12 consecutive months preceding the census date;
4. A Texas driver’s license or Texas ID card that has not expired and, if it reflects an origination date, shows an origination date at least 12 months prior to the census date;
5. Cancelled checks that reflect a Texas residence for the 12 consecutive months preceding the census date;
6. A current credit report that documents the length and place of residence of the person or the dependent’s parent to be in Texas and the length of residence to be at least 12 consecutive months preceding the census date.
7. Texas voter registration card that was issued at least 12 months prior to the census date.
8. Pay stubs for the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the census date, reflecting significant gainful employment in Texas;
9. Bank statements reflecting a Texas address for the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the census date;
10. Written statements from the office of one or more social service agencies, attesting to the provision of services for at least the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the census date.
11. Lease or rental of residential real property in the name of the person or the dependent’s parent for the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the census date.

Part C: Other Documents

Other Documents that May be Used to Lend Support to or Clarify an Individual’s Claim of Domicile or Residence, as Appropriate, in Texas.

Among other documents that may be used to lend support to or clarify an individual’s claim of having established and maintained domicile or residence, as appropriate, in Texas are the following:

1. Tax return of the student or parent(s).
2. Visa, Passport, Permanent Resident Card or other pertinent immigration
3. Documents from the USCIS that indicate approved status for Refugees, Asylees, Parolees, or Temporary Protective Status and those who have applied for Permanent Resident Status, such as the I-94 or I-797.
4. Leave and Earnings Statements (LES).
5. Documents or statements to clarify answers to Core Residency
6. A Texas high school transcript to verify thirty-six months’ presence in the state and graduation from a Texas high school.
7. State of Texas or local (Texas) licenses to conduct a business or practice a profession in this state.