To fulfill the residency requirements for your 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.
Please Note: If your academic year lease spans a full 12 months (with lodging over the summer), there's no need to seek additional housing in Texas during the summer months. However, if there's a gap between your leases, you can contact your university's residency office, providing them with the specific dates and duration of your gap. They will assess whether the gap meets residency requirements. If it does, you're all set. If not, you'll need to arrange alternative housing to avoid any complications with your residency status.