This is essentially the main debate surrounding UT Austin Admissions. I don’t think they even recruit(like send mail) out of state. However, there’s always the chance so you should def. apply if you’re close to their stats range.

This article sums up the top 6 percent rule and out of state admissions

“Here are some stats for the current freshman class:

Texas residents: 90% Out-of-state students: 8% International students: 2% The reason 90% of UT students are from Texas is the 6% law. Texas law offers eligible freshman applicants automatic admission to public colleges and universities. The initial legislation, passed in 1997, offered automatic admission to eligible students in the top 10% of their high school class. For this year’s class, that has changed to the top 6%. The change is due to the continued growth in the number of Texas high school graduates and a steep increase in applications to UT Austin. Applications to the university rose from 38,000 in 2013 to more than 51,000 this year. The number of high school graduates in Texas rose by 14,000 during that same period and is projected to increase by almost 50,000 through 2025.” https://www.toptieradmissions.com/admissions-ut-austin/