Many states have a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that deals with driver's license exams and issuing driver's licenses. In Texas, however, it's the Department of Public Safety (DPS) that issues driver's licenses. This is still occasionally referred to as the DMV, however, by those w...
Note: If students do not pass the online permit exam, they must retake it at the DPS. After obtaining the learner's permit, students can start their behind-the-wheel training and, once all requirements are met, apply for a Texas provisional driver's license. ...
Provisional License When you have had your permit for at least six months and have completed all of your practice driving, you are ready to take the behind-the-wheel road test and get your Provisional License. Visit the TxDPS Offices to Take Your Road Test, bringing along: Your parent or...
An M license or general driving permit is required for drivers to operate scooters and mopeds in Texas. If desired, the DPS offers drivers the option to skip the motorcycle driving test and receive a license with a P36 Restriction by simply passing the written knowledge exam. Texas drivers wi...
Young people who are seeking their first driver's license in Texas are required to jump through a few additional hoops.Texas teen-driver lawsrequire completion of a driver education course and experience with a provisional license before getting a "real" license. ...
If you are not eligible to renew by telephone, online or mail, you must renew in person at your local DPS office. In-Person Renewal Minors Those who must renew their licenses in person include minors under 18 years and minors with provisional licenses. The provisional license is for teenagers...
Phase 2 - Restricted (provisional) license Unrestricted drivers license Every teenage drivers license applicant enters Texas graduated drivers license program by applying for a learners permit. The permit, which allows for supervised driving only, is followed up by the provisional drivers license. After...
Texas concealed handgun license issued by DPS United States military identification card containing the person's photograph United States citizenship certificate containing the person's photograph United States passport With the exception of the U.S. citizenship certificate, the identification must be curren...
Have renewed their driver’s license in-person during the previous cycle. Have a Class C, M or CM driver license. Class A, Class B andcommercial driver licensescannot be renewed online. Provisional licenses and permits cannot be renewed online either. ...
In Texas, teens need to follow certain restrictions to graduate to adult licenses by the time they turn 18. To apply for a learner’s license, they must be 15 years old. During this time, they are only allowed to drive under the supervision of a licensed adult who is 21 or older in...