<p>Regardless of whether or not your parents actually claim you on their tax returns, will they not still be providing at least 50% of your support (including tuition) so that you are still ELIGIBLE to be claimed as a dependent? This is one of the “Residency Core Questions” you must answer to change your status from non-resident to resident:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/giadownload/rcc.pdf[/url]”>http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/giadownload/rcc.pdf</a></p>
<p>Or are you going to claim a high enough salary through your father’s company that it will cover your living expenses? If so, there will almost certainly be some legal issues that will need to be addressed regarding your “in Texas” employment.</p>