Some disabled veterans may qualify for a fee exemption on their driver license or ID card. A veteran designation for driver licenses is also available for qualifying veterans. More information about these services, including qualification requirements, is available on the Veteran Services page. Once your driver license has been issued, you will receive a temporary driver license.
Before leaving the driver license office, review the printed information on your temporary driver license for accuracy. If any of the information is incorrect, notify the License and Permit Specialist. Your new card will arrive in the mail in approximately 2 — 3 weeks.
To check the mailing status of your card, visit our mailing status web page. Note: If you hold an identification card, you are no longer eligible to apply for a driver license unless you surrender your identification card at the time of application.
Note: If you hold an identification card, you are not eligible to apply for a learner license unless you surrender your identification card at the time of application.
Applying for your Provisional Driver License When you are ready to apply for a provisional driver license and have completed all the learner license requirements, you will need to visit a driver license office and provide additional documentation.
You may complete the driving test requirements at the DL office or through a Third Party provider. If you will be taking your driving test at a local driver license office, you will be required to:. Once your driver license has been issued, you will receive a temporary driver license. You are eligible to renew your driver license up to 30 days prior to the expiration date, which will occur on your 18th birthday.
The cost is the same as renewing at a driver license office. If you choose to renew in person before you turn 18, you will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If you renew in person after your 18th birthday, you will no longer need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian; however, you must make alternate transportation arrangements to visit your local driver license office, as it is a violation of state law to operate a motor vehicle with an expired driver license.
For information on how to obtain a Class M license, see Motorcycle Licenses. If you are under the age of 18 and transferring your out-of-state learner permit or provisional driver license to Texas, the following may apply to you:. The Texas learner license must be held for 6 months or until the age of 18, whichever comes first, regardless of how long you held a learner license in another state.
You will be required to complete a Texas driver education course, the Impact Texas Drivers ITD program , and the driving test before being issued a provisional driver license. All applicants under 18 must take the skills exam even if they hold a valid driver license from another state or country.
A minor's restricted driver license MRDL , also known as a hardship license, may be issued under certain instances where it has been established that there is a necessity to drive and the applicant is under 16 years of age. A hardship license applicant must complete all of the regular licensing requirements listed above, with the exception of holding a learner license for a minimum of six months, and must be at least 15 years of age. A hardship license expires on the applicant's next birthday.
For more information and to review the types of hardships that qualify for a hardship license, please review the hardship license application. Individuals under 18 years of age who are convicted of possession, purchase, consumption or receipt of cigarettes or tobacco products must attend a tobacco awareness program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Failure to complete the program within 90 days could result in the suspension of the individual's driver license or driving privilege if not licensed.
This license demonstrates that you have been trained, tested, and are qualified to safely operate large commercial motor vehicles. What types of CDLs are there? To obtain a CDL, it will be necessary for you to determine which class you will need. There are three basic classes of CDLs:. What are Endorsements? Depending upon what you will be transporting, you may need one or more of the following six endorsements.
An endorsement allows you to operate certain types of commercial motor vehicles and transport specific items. There is additional testing required to obtain an endorsement and in some cases, if you already have a CDL you will be required to hold a commercial learner permit for that endorsement for at least 14 days before being able to add it to your CDL.
With the exception of motorcycles, if you hold a valid CDL you may drive all vehicles in the class for which that license is issued, including your personal vehicle, so long as all applicable restrictions and endorsements are adhered to. What is the difference between Interstate and Intrastate?
When applying for a CDL it will be necessary for you to understand what type of commerce you will be operating in so that the correct type of license can be issued to you. If you apply for an interstate commerce CDL, it will allow you to operate in both interstate and intrastate commerce, unless you apply for an interstate CDL specifically to operate within a certain capacity.
The definition of interstate and intrastate commerce are provided below to assist you in determining what type of commerce you will be operating in and the appropriate form you will need to certify to when applying for your CDL. You may only certify to one form and one section. Intrastate Commerce Is the transportation of property a commodity where:. To be able to operate in Intrastate Commerce, you must be able to certify that you meet the requirements in only one of the Sections on the Intrastate Driver Certification form CDL The Bill of Lading will be an indicator as to whether a shipment or commodity is interstate or intrastate.
If there is not a Bill of Lading then the origin and destination of the shipment will be an indicator. Medical Certification Requirements Once you have determined which form you will be certifying to, review the instructions on the form very carefully to determine if you need to provide and maintain a current medical examiner's certificate with the Department.
If you are:. The class of a Texas driver license is determined by the: Type of vehicle operated on a Texas roadway Gross vehicle weight rating GVWR of the vehicle or the gross combination weight rating GCWR of the vehicles towed Number of passengers the vehicle can hold Unless prohibited by the Commercial Driver License Act, the holder of a valid driver license may drive all vehicles in the class for which that license is issued and all lesser classes except motorcycles.
Individuals who are exempt from obtaining a CDL but may need a Class A or B driver license are: Operators of recreational vehicles driven for personal use Some farmers who meet certain criteria Operators of cotton-seed modules or cotton burrs A fire-fighting or emergency vehicle operator Military vehicle operators Vehicles owned, leased or controlled by an air carrier For more information on exemptions, please refer to the Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook.
Class M Authorizes an individual to drive a motorcycle. Class of Commercial Driver License CDL Individuals who hold a valid CDL may drive all vehicles in the class for which that license is issued, or a lesser class, including their personal vehicle.
0コメント