In Texas, you must be at least 15 years of age to obtain a Learner’s License. Visit the Texas “How to apply for a Texas Driver License” webpage here:
https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/ApplyforLicense.htm
Visit the Texas “How to apply for a Texas Driver License as a Teen” webpage here: https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/teenDriver.htm
Texas Guide for First Time DL/ID Applicants here: https://www.dps.texas.gov/Internetforms/Forms/DL-100E.pdf
There are two phases of licensing for all teens before graduating to a full driver license. It is called the Graduated Driver License Program. The two phases are:
The requirements to get your Texas Phase II Provisional Driver License and the restrictions are:
You must pass a knowledge test consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions based on the Texas Drivers Handbook. A score of 80% is required. You must answer 24 out of the 30 questions correctly to pass the Texas knowledge exam. Schedule your DPS appointment here:
Schedule your driving road test appointment here: https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/ScheduleTest.htm
You must visit a driver license office and provide proof of the following to obtain a learner license:
A document checklist is available for download here: https://www.dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-67.pdf
The required documents can be found here:
https://www.dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-15.pdf
When applying for a Texas Driver's License for the first time, you must present originals of all of the following documents to apply for a driver license:
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver Licensing phone number is (512) 424-2600
Email the Texas DPS here:https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/customer_service/Other.aspx
Texas DPS hours and locations and branch phone numbers can be found here: https://www.dps.texas.gov/rolodex/search.asp
If you are under 18, you must have your parent or guardian’s written approval
A vision test is required to obtain a Texas Learner’s License or Driver’s License
A physical exam is not required to obtain a Texas Learner’s License or Driver’s License
A photograph will be taken at the Texas DPS office