Texas State Law states that you can be admitted to the college and be considered a resident of Texas if you resided with a parent, guardian, or conservator at least part of the time while you attended a public or private high school in Texas, and met all the following conditions:

• Graduated from a Texas public or private high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in Texas
• Resided in Texas for at least three years as of the date you graduated from high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma
• Have not registered as an entering student at any college or university prior to the Fall Semester of 2001, and
• Sign the affidavit provided by the college that states you will file an application to become a permanent resident at the earliest opportunity you are eligible to do so.