15. Gathering Next Year Lease

To fulfill the residency requirements for Texas, we'll need to provide evidence of your continuous residence in the state for a minimum of 12 consecutive months, starting from the date you began your residency journey. Since this duration may not precisely align with the start or end dates of a single lease, it's typical to submit multiple leases (or other supporting documents like credit card purchases or utility bills) that collectively cover the entire 12-month period.

Acquiring a copy of your lease agreement (or a university letter) will serve as concrete evidence of your residency at a specific address in Texas for the duration stated on the document. This lease may be disjoined as long as it adds to a total of 12 months.

Please Note: Having transactions in the state during this time can help strengthen the argument that you have been residing in Texas for 12 months. In addition, having the apartment utilities under your name is helpful too.

Step-by-Step Guide

If On-Campus

1. Draft an email to your school's housing office

   1. University of Texas at Austin Housing Office

   2. Texas A&M University Housing Office

   3. University of Houston Housing Office

   4. Texas State University Housing Office

   5. Texas Tech University Housing Office

   6. University of North Texas Housing Office

   7. University of Texas Arlington Housing Office

   8. The University of Texas at San Antonio Housing Office

   9. The University of Texas at Dallas Housing Office

2. Send them an email using the template below:

   1. Subject

      1. Request for Proof of Address for On-Campus Dorm

   2. Body

      1. Dear Housing Department, I am writing to request a letter of proof of address for my on-campus dorm. I am currently a resident at *[dormitory name and room number]*. I am in need of this document to obtain a Texas driver's license. I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with a letter that verifies my address at the above-mentioned dorm. Thank you for your time and assistance. Sincerely, *[Your Name]*

3. After the letter is received, upload it into your InstateMe portal

4. Update the "Status" column within your Checklist

If Off-Campus

1. Locate your landlord's email

2. Send them an email using the template below:

   1. Subject

      1. Request for Proof of Address for Off-Campus Housing

   2. Body

      1. To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to request a lease for my apartment. I am currently a resident at *[apartment number]*. I am in need of this document to obtain a Texas driver's license. I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with my signed lease for the above-mentioned apartment. Thank you for your time and assistance. Sincerely, *[Your Name]*

3. After the letter is received, upload it into your InstateMe portal

4. Update the "Status" column within your Checklist