- HOLD A LEARNER LICENSE FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS
The same is true about a hardship license if you possess one. You should also reach the age of 16 before you apply.
- COMPLETE YOUR DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE
You must finish both the classroom and behind-the-wheel portions of driver education. You can complete it at your public school, driver training school or take a parent-taught driver education course (PTDE). Check here all driver education options.
- FINISH IMPACT TEXAS TEEN DRIVERS (ITTD) COURSE
It is a free, 2 hour informational video that shares the dangers of distracted driving. You must watch it after having completed a driver education course. Your certificate of ITTD course completion will be valid for 90 days. If you don't pass your driving skills exam within these 90 days, you'll have to take the ITTD course again.
- SCHEDULE YOUR DRIVING TEST
You can schedule the test online at all driver license offices. To locate a nearby office, use this map. Alternatively, you can schedule a driving test appointment with an authorized Commercial Driver Education school ( also known as a third party skills testing (TPST) school). Additional fees apply.
- COLLECT DOCUMENTATION FOR YOUR TEST
Make sure you bring the following:
- Your Texas learner license
- Texas Driver Education Certificate (DE-964) or Parent Taught Driver Education Affidavit (DL-90B)
- A valid ITTD (Impact Texas Teen Drivers) completion certificate
- a Verification of Enrollment (VOE) form obtained from your school, or high school diploma, or GED
- Proof of current liability insurance (in paper format) for the vehicle to be used for the road test
- BRING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN
- PAY THE FEE OF $ 17.00
If you have already paid, bring the receipt. Remember that payment is good for only 90 days.
- TAKE YOUR DRIVING TEST
If you don't pass the exam on your first attempt, your application will be held for 90 days. After 90 days or three failed exams, a new application and fee will be required.
If you take and pass the driving exam through an approved TPST school, you must present the sealed envelope prepared by the school for the exam to be waived at the driver license office.
- GET YOUR TEMPORARY LICENSE
You may use your temporary license for 45 days or until you receive your permanent license in the mail. If you do not receive your license in 45 days, contact the customer service center.
Texas Driver's License Application Form
Requirements For Texas Drivers License Renewal
Getting a permit is a great way to work on your skills under the supervision of a licensed driver (age 21 or older) before you take the driving test. If you’re 18-24 years old, you will apply for a Texas permit. If you’re 25 or older, you will apply for a License with B-Restriction, which is basically just a different name for a permit. Starting Sept. 1, there’s a new requirement for getting a Texas drivers license. All skills examination applicants 18 and over must complete the free ITYD course. Drivers 18 to 24 are also required to complete the 6-hour adult driver education course prior to the skills examination. ITYD is an one-hour driving educational program that uses research and true stories to expose some of the dangers facing drivers.