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Texas Driving License

How to get a Texas Driver's License?

Find out how to get a new Texas driver's license, replace your out-of-state license and requirements for international drivers.

The Rules
Under Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) guidelines, you must be at least 16 years of age to apply for a Texas Drivers License.

All applicants need to be familiar with the Texas Driver's Manual. You can get it at any DMV office. 

First Time Drivers                               

If this is your first driver's license, you will need to apply for a Texas learners permit which requires a vision test and a written exam on traffic signs, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques.

Once you receive a valid learners permit, you will then need to pass a road skills test to receive a Texas drivers license.

Applicants under 18 must have held a learners permit for 6 months and provide proof that you have successfully completed an approved driver education course before taking the road skills test.

New Texas Residents

New residents over 18 moving into Texas, who have a valid driver license from their home state, have 30 days after entry into the state to secure a Texas driver license. When heading to the DMV, be sure to bring the license from your former state as you will be required to surrender it in order to obtain the new license.

The written exam and road skills test are not required to change a valid out-of-state license to a Texas driver's license, however you will need to pass a vision test.

If your out-of-state driver's license is expired, you will be required to pass both the written and driving exams, in addition to a vision test.

International Drivers

Generally, a person 18 to 75 years of age with a valid out-of-country driver license in their possession may drive a private, non-commercial motor vehicle in the State of Texas for up to one year from date of entry into the United States, if their home country has reciprocity with the U.S. In order to check for reciprocity agreement status, click on Reciprocity In Driver Licensing or you may contact License Issuance at (512) 424-5089 or by e-mail at license.issuance@txdps.state.tx.us. 37 Texas Administrative Code 15.91.

If you are a holder of a valid foreign driver license and wish to convert to a Texas driver license, you must take and pass all required tests (vision, driver knowledge, driving and maneuverability).

Paperwork:

Before you head to the Texas DMV Office, make sure you have all of the following required documents to get your driver's license:

• Acceptable Identification Requirements. 2 Identifications are needed out of which the social security card is a  Must; plus Social security card, and another identification such as Permanent Residence permit, passport or Texas ID.

On the Road

Once your licensing requirements have been met, your Class C driver's license will be valid for 6 years.