Temporary Absences from State

An individual who met the criteria for in-state residency, who is temporarily absent from the state for a short duration (i.e. less than one year) with the intention to always return, does not lose his or her ability to claim Texas as his or her permanent residence. However, in some situations the absence can be significantly longer. Examples include:

1. A person or the dependent’s parent who is temporarily absent from the state for the purpose of service in the U.S. Armed Forces, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Defense, or U.S. Department of State.
2. A person or the dependent’s parent whose company temporarily assigns him or her to work elsewhere.
3. A person or the dependent’s parent who is temporarily absent from the state for educational purposes.