<p>“Some changes to the steps that someone can take to establish residency are expected in August 2010. Please check with UT Austins Residency Office for details.”</p>
<p>Well August is here, anyone know what the changes might be?</p>
<p>There were proposed changes to the requirements for establishing a domicile from the current provision of just owning Texas real estate to a requirement that you actually live in the real estate that you own. The proposed change was to be voted on last week by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board BUT the vote was tabled (adjourned) so that it will now be voted on at the October 2010 meeting. There are a number of students who purchased “cheap” real estate under the old rules in order to establish a domicile. The proposed rule seeks to eliminate this practice and it is unclear at this time how people who already purchased land under the old rules will be treated when they submit their applications.
The proposed rule change is posted on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website.</p>
<p>just read the proposed new rule. They are wise to get rid of this rather large loop hole. Up until now, you were able to buy a fraction of ownership in a lot, and demonstrate that was your intent to establish Texas as your permanent home. Now, if passed, you will have to buy a home, or work off campus for a year.<br>
I suspect that most will now take the job route as the path to establishing residency. Texas will continue to be the easiest state for an OOS student to become a resident.</p>
<p>Wow, I hope they decide not to apply the rule to current students, or we are screwed. Oh, well, I will try not to worry about it.</p>