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Texas Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

Texas Driver Education Requirement Texas law requires any person under 18 to successfully complete a state-approved driver education course to be eligible for a driver’s license. This requirement may be satisfied by completing a licensed driver education school course, a public school driver education course or a parent-taught driver education course.
Learner Permit Holding Period You must be 15 to apply for a learner permit, you must have held your learner (instruction) permit for at least six (6) months in good standing before you can apply for a provisional driver's license.
Minimum amount of supervised driving In-car training consists of 7 hours of behind-the-wheel driving, 7 hours of in-car observation, and an additional 30 hours of behind-the-wheel driving – of which 10 hours must be done at night. The additional 30 hours of behind-the-wheel driving will be monitored by the parent or guardian and are not required to be provided by a licensed driver education school. However, the hours must be completed in the presence of an adult who holds a valid license, is 21 or older, has at least one year of driving experience, and occupies the seat next to the driver.
Minimum Age for Driver License 16 years old; additionally, you must also have held your instruction permit for at least 6 months before you may apply for a license.
Road Test Yes. Starting on September 1, 2009 any student submitting an application to DPS for a permit or a driver’s license must take a road test.
Unsupervised driving rules Licensed minor may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m. unless necessary to participate to a school or work activity, or because of a medical emergency, for the first twelve (12) months of being licensed
Passenger rules Licensed minor may not carry more than one (1) non-relative under 21 for the first twelve (12) months of being licensed

How to get your Texas Driver License step-by-step:

Complete chapter 1 of the online course. We will send you form DE964, which you must bring to the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Pass the written test at the DPS and obtain your instruction permit.
Once you have obtained your permit, you may start chapter 2 of the online course and begin your in-car training.
After you have completed both the online course and your in-car training, and have held your permit for at least 6 months and are at least 16 years of age, you may apply for a provisional license at the DPS.
After you pass your driving skills test at the DPS, you will get your provisional license!

Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed $125.00

We're excited to offer you special discounted pricing through our online partnerships! This online Parent Taught Driver Education (PTDE) course is brought to you by our partner TeenDrivingCourse.com (School #111) and is fully approved in Texas and satisfies Texas' minimum permit and licensing requirements. In this program, your parent or guardian fills the role of driving instructor.

Texas Driver Ed Online $125.00

Texas-Approved Driver Education Online!

This parent-taught driver education course is brought to you by our approved partner TeenDrivingCourse.com (School # 111). This course will qualify the student for a learner's permit and driver's license! The course contains step-by-step driving instructions, interactive games, instructional videos and much more! Driver education has never been so much fun!

Driver Education DVD $29.95

Driver Education just got a whole lot easier!

The Driver Ed To Go DVD shows you everything you need to learn to pass the DMV driving test. Learn the rules of the road while you're kicked back at home watching fun and entertaining instructions to everyday driving filmed on-location in Hollywood, California!

Streaming Video Drivers Ed $24.99

New! Learn how to drive from your computer! The wildly popular Driver Ed To Go DVD is now available in streaming video format! If you are ready to learn how to drive, this video combines music, animations and professional actors to bring you a driver training experience that's not only instructional, it's fun!

Please Note: this course is intended as a learning supplement and should be taken in conjunction with our approved online driver education course.

Texas Practice Tests $15.00

In order to get your learner's permit in Texas you must first pass a written exam at the DPS. Learning how to pass the DPS written exam on your first try has never been easier with our PrepWizard Exam Prep – over 100 simulated questions that will help you prepare for the real thing!

Adult Drivers Education $39.99

This Texas adult driver's ed course is is brought to you by GetDefensive.com!
By completing this online drivers ed class for adults (TEA School # C2588), you will fulfill the State's mandatory driver education course requirement for first-time driver's license applicants ages 18 to 24 and can immediately apply for your Texas driver's license at the Department of Public Safety!

Texas Drivers Manual $14.50

Texas State Driving Supplement

The Texas driving supplement conveniently printed as a bound hard copy. For use as part of the PTDE course in Texas (note: a downloadable version of the same booklet is also available as part of the course or you can purchase this hard copy).

Texas Parent Supplement $14.50

Texas Parental Supplement

The Texas parent supplement conveniently printed as a bound hard copy. For use as part of the PTDE course in Texas (note: a downloadable version of the same booklet is also available as part of the course or you can purchase this hard copy).

Texas Driver & Parent Manuals $25.00

Texas Drivers Driving & Parent Supplement Bundle

These manuals can be used by parents and students as part of the Texas parent-taught drivers ed course (note: downloadable versions of both booklets are already included in the online PTDE course).