Texas
What Texas asks of a teen driver before the first license, from the practice hours to the road test.
30hours
of supervised practice, including 10 at night
- Permit
- Learner License
- License
- Provisional Driver License
- Practice can start at
- 15 years old
Depends on your answer
How is your child taking the required course?
- Not sureCheck with the course provider before the road test.
How much practice can count each day?
- Up to 2 hoursTwo hours is the usual daily limit.
- Up to 1 hourOnly 1 hour per day will count. Extra practice stays visible.
Before the road test
- Learner license held six monthsSuspension days extend the period unless the learner turns 18.
- Minimum age16 years old
- Texas safety courseFinish Impact Texas Teen Drivers within 90 days before the road test.
Where this comes from
- Learner License as a Teen
- Provisional License as a Teen
- Transportation Code 521.222
- Driver Education and Safety laws and rules
- November 22, 2024 adopted rules
- April 24, 2026 adopted amendments
- TDLR 2026 adoption notice
- 30-Hour Behind-the-Wheel Log (DES150N)
Moonroof checked these sources on October 9, 2026. Rules change, so check with the Texas Department of Public Safety before booking the road test.