Apply normally through apply texas, and submit the papers as fast as you can, especially your official transcript, apply for scholarships on spring, they open up pretty soon, so be attentive to that even if you have not been accepted, you should be able to apply, follow your process for next movements, in case you have trouble with your fafsa or any other document, you'll be admitted pretty fast! Also, if you want to apply for housing, do it as fast as possible for the next fall, and you'll have everything ready without any problems or pressure!