License Eligibility:
Learner License
Provisional License
Full License
Full License
Expiration:
On 18th Birthday
On 18th Birthday
After 8 Years
After 8 Years
License Restrictions:
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Must drive with a licensed adult 21+ years of age
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Must wait until 16 and have learner license for 6+ months to be eligible for a road test
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Must hold learner license for 6+ months to take the road test and get a provisional license
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Cannot have more than one passenger under 21 who is not a family member.
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Cannot drive between midnight and 5am
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Visit tdlr.texas.gov for the comprehensive list
No driving restrictions
No driving restrictions
Training Eligibility:
Classroom
Classroom
Behind-the-Wheel
Classroom
Behind-the-Wheel
Classroom
Behind-the-Wheel
Required to Complete:
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32 hours of teen drivers ed
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14 hours of behind-the-wheel driving lessons
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7 hours observation
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7 hours behind-the-wheel
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30 hours of logged behind-the-wheel lessons with a parent, legal guardian, or a license adult 21+ years of age
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Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) certification
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Texas DSP Road Test
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32 hours of teen drivers ed
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14 hours of behind-the-wheel driving lessons
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7 hours observation
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7 hours behind-the-wheel
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30 hours of logged behind-the-wheel lessons with a parent, legal guardian, or a license adult 21+
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Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) certification
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Texas DSP Road Test
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6 hour driving course
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Impact Texas Drivers (ITAD) certification
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Texas DPS Road Test
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6 hour driving course not required, but recommended
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Texas DPS Road Test
Eligible to Complete:
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32 hours of teen drivers education
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14 hours of behind-the-wheel driving lessons
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30 hours of logged behind-the-wheel lessons with a parent, legal guardian, or a license adult 21+
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Cannot take road test and apply for a provisional license until age 16.
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32 hours of teen drivers education
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14 hours of behind-the-wheel driving lessons
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30 hours of logged behind-the-wheel lessons with a parent, legal guardian, or a license adult 21+
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Impact Texas Drivers (ITTD) certification
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Texas DSP Road Test
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6 hour adult driving course
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Impact Texas Drivers (ITAD) training
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Texas DPS Road Test
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6 hour adult driving course not required, but recommended
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Texas DPS Road Test
Bring to DPS:
Teen Learner License:
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DE-964 certificate issued by school
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Parent or legal guardian
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Proof of US citizenship/lawful presence (birth certificate, green card, etc.)
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Two Proofs of Texas residency (utilities bill, etc.)
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Proof of Identity (birth certificate, etc.)
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Social Security Card
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Verification of Enrollement (VOE)
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DPS DL14B application for license
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Certificate of completion of ITTD
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Proof of insurance if the car is under student's name
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Pass vision exam
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Pass knowledge test (if not taken at school)
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Issuance fee ($17)
Teen Provis. License:
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Your learner license
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DE-964 certificate issued by school
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Parent or legal guardian
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Proof of US citizenship/lawful presence (birth certificate, green card, etc.)
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Two Proofs of Texas residency (utilities bill, etc.)
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Proof of Identity (birth certificate, etc.)
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Social Security Card
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Verification of Enrollement (VOE)
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DPS DL14B application for license
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Certificate of completion of ITTD
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Proof of insurance if the car is under student's name
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Pass vision exam
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Pass knowledge test (if not taken at school)
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Issuance fee ($17)
Adult Full License:
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DE-1317 certificate issued by school
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Proof of US citizenship/lawful presence (birth certificate, green card, etc.)
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Two Proofs of Texas residency (utilities bill, etc.)
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Proof of Identity (birth certificate, etc.)
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Social Security Card
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DPS DL14A application for license
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Certificate of completion of ITAD
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Proof of insurance
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Pass vision exam
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Issuance fee ($33)
Adult Full License:
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Proof of US citizenship/lawful presence (birth certificate, green card, etc.)
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Two Proofs of Texas residency (utilities bill, etc.)
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Proof of Identity (birth certificate, etc.)
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Social Security Card
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DPS DL14A application for license
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Proof of insurance
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Pass vision exam
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Issuance fee ($33)