How to Get a Driver's License in Texas [2025]

How Does It Work?

If you are a resident of Texas and would like to drive here, you will need a Texas driver license. Here is your complete guide that you will need to follow if you want to get, replace and renew your license faster and without extra effort.

Get a learner license

Allows you to practice driving under supervision.

Get a provisional license

Allows you to drive unsupervised with restrictions.

Get a Full (Adult) License

Allows you to drive with no restrictions.

Types of Driver's Licenses in Texas

For each license type there's a corresponding learner license

Class C

This is the usual kind of driver license. It allows you to operate a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 26,001 pounds towing a trailer not to exceed 10,000 pounds GVWR or a farm trailer with a GVWR that does not exceed 20,000 pounds. However, if you plan to operate such vehicles commercially, you must get a Commercial Driver License Class C. Read Texas Driver Handbook or take a free TX DPS practice test also available in Spanish.

Class B

Allows you to operate a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more and tow either a vehicle with a GVWR that does not exceed 10,000 pounds or a farm trailer with a GVWR that does not exceed 20,000 pounds. However, if you plan to operate such vehicles commercially, you must get a Commercial Driver License Class B. Read TX Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook or take a free TX CDL practice test.

Class A

Allows you to operate a vehicle or combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. However, if you plan to operate such vehicles commercially, you must get a Commercial Driver License Class A. Read TX Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook in English or in Spanish.

Class M

Allows you to operate a motorcycle or moped. Read Texas DPS Motorcycle Operator’s Manual or take a free motorcycle practice test.

How to Apply for Your Texas Driver’s License

To apply for your non-commercial driver license you must pass knowledge and driving skills tests, complete Impact Texas Drivers Program and a driver education course unless exempt. This is your complete plan of action depending on your age.