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.