<p>“I was only trying to help, demonstrating how to do it, and a potential loophole.”</p>
<p>And that loophole is…?</p>
<p>TxArtemis,</p>
<p>I am done. Bait someone else. </p>
<p>Enjoy your day.</p>
<p>socaldad, your ad hominem attack is way out of line.</p>
<p>You invited confusion by repeatedly directing readers to “read between the lines.” I following your directive to a “t” while reading your several posts about your daughter’s successful application for Texas residency. </p>
<p>As you can see from the conversation here, it’s only natural that, when left to their own devices, readers will reach different conclusions. </p>
<p>Consequently, before forming my own conclusion, I thought it only fair to simply ask you to clarify the loophole.</p>
<p>As you’ve declined, here are a couple of lines with your words between them:</p>
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<p>"my company hired a local temp agency to employ my d. They issued her a weekly local paycheck. This gave the supporting documentation that she was in Texas. It was also the basis for her texas based tax return. So technically, she was employed last summer.</p>
<p>In actuality, she could have been anywhere. The temp agency was merely a conduit. Read between the lines."</p>
<p>and</p>
<h2>“read between the lines… Meaning that one could be employed by a texas company whether they lived their or not.”</h2>
<p>Thanks for the wishes, enjoy your day, too.</p>
<p>that whole “read between the lines” thing is what threw some people off.</p>
<p>Socaldad, I appreciate the advice, and I’m glad to hear that your daughter is now a Texas resident. I am currently living with my aunt in Dallas, and I am a Texas landowner. However, I do not own a home in Texas, and thus am not paying utility bills in Texas unlike your daughter. So, I was wondering what kind of documentation, other than bank statements I would need to prove that I have been living in Texas for 12 months, by the time I go before the board.</p>
<p>longhorn Ms,</p>
<p>I presume that you will need to show a copy of your deed with your name on the title. A copy of your tax bill might also be helpful. I would also include a copy of your Texas Drivers License, a voter registration if you have one(not required). I would also show your texas bank statements, and you must demonstrate that you are independent of your parents tax return. We showed my daughters Federal tax return with her texas Address. She claimed the tuition credit. They did not ask for my return.</p>
<p>You should also show continuity of living in texas for a full year. Demonstrate where you lived when you were not on campus(during summer and breaks). My daughter had paystubs from the summer and winter breaks. </p>
<p>I would call the office of residency and see if they suggest any other documentation.</p>
<p>All the best,</p>
<p>Thanks socaldad, You’re advice has been very helpful!</p>
<p>It says on UT’s residency website [Texas</a> Residency | Be a Longhorn Blogs](<a href=“http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/blogs/deana_williams/texas-residency/]Texas”>http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/blogs/deana_williams/texas-residency/) that there will be changes to the process of establishing residency for the university. Does anyone happen to know what these changes might entail?</p>
<p>Longhorn MS,</p>
<p>I found the link you posted quite surprising. The fact that the admission’s office is actually encouraging students to become a resident and pay less tuition is amazing. They are quite encouraging is demonstrating how to reduce your cost. I would venture to guess that this is unique to any Public University.</p>
<p>It does work. We are living proof. It will be interesting to see what changes in August. If and when it is posted, perhaps someone can bring it to the attention of this forum.</p>
<p>After contacting the office of admissions, I’ve learned of the new changes for establishing residency for UT beginning august 2010. One of the two changes is that students can no longer own just a piece of land to meet the domicile requirement. A student must own a piece of real estate in which he or she lives i.e. a house, condo, etc. The other change is that a student must be able to show proof that he or she owns and operates a functional business in Texas, or something along those lines.
This news is very unsettling for me seeing as how I was just going to purchase a piece of land. Now, I am going to have to find a job in Austin and work for 12 months during my first year. The only upside is that the university deems “meaningful employment” as 8-10 hours of work per week. So, I am going to have to move to Austin atleast by late July or early august to begin employment.
My question is: Does any have any non university affiliated job openings for someone like myself?
Also, does anyone have an apartment they would be willing to sublet to me for as little as a month before the fall semester?
Any advice, help, or suggestions is very much appreciated. Thanks.</p>
<p>Wow, longhorn MS! </p>
<p>When did you hear this?</p>
<p>Longhorn MS - If you need a spot to stay in for a month before school starts (and you are female), you might try calling and asking at Goodall Wooten.</p>
<p>There are a lot of restaurants and stores near campus to check if you are looking for a job. Nursing home jobs generally pay poorly 
and have a lot of turnover so if you are looking for some job, any job, that’s an option to explore.</p>
<p>(Could your aunt add you to the deed of her house, so you are co-owner of that domicile? I don’t think you have to own it on your own…)</p>
<p>Johnnydr87, I noticed on UT’s residency website this past week that it said changes will be made and posted August 2010. So, I called this Monday to confirm the changes when they told me.
MidwestMom, unfortunately, I am not female, so Goodall Wooten is out of the question. I initially thought of working at a grocery store, because they always seem to be hiring. I doubt I could find any employment along the drag, but my hopes are to find a job (cannot be university affiliated) near campus. Thanks for the advice on the nursing home job and for the advice on getting my name added to the deed on my aunt’s home. That is a certain possibility. </p>
<p>Also, if there are any other people who are in the same position as myself, it is possible to purchase a condo/ house of decent price to meet the domicile requirement. Just get in contact with me. </p>
<p>Thanks for the advice and job tips. Please keep them coming. I need all the help i can get.</p>
<p>My daughter just entered grad school at UT and wants to establish residency. My understanding is that if she acquires land that this helps qualify. Does anyone know of availability of inexpensive land to buy for this purpose?</p>
<p>Quest,</p>
<p>There are strong rumors that the land buying strategy might not be allowed going forward. In this thread you will see comments about new rules being posted about the requirements in August. You might want to monitor the residency web sight, and call their office for some precise insight.</p>
I see that you too obtained rental property in San Antonio. How did you establish residency if your property is in San Antonio and your daughter is in school at Austin. I’m assuming she was in the dorms? The reason I am asking is because we too have rental property in San Antonio (but we live out of state) and our son is planning on living in the dorms his first year. How do we establish domicile if he isn’t actually “living” in the rental property while in school.
MODERATOR’S NOTE: Please use old threads for reference only. I know for a fact that residency rules have changed since 2010.