This information is a summary of Texas residency classification rules designed to assist students with the reclassification of their residency status. Texas Residency (In-State) - Who Qualifies?Residency for admission and tuition purposes at a public college or university in Texas is not the same as residency for voting or tax purposes. A student may be classified as a resident or non-resident according to the information submitted on the ApplyTexas application or the LSAC (for College of Law). To be considered a Texas resident for tuition purposes, students must have clearly established a domicile in Texas for the 12 months preceding enrollment.