Every numeric claim in these guides — fees, ages, distances, BAC limits, fines, time periods — is verified against the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7, Revised January 2026). DPS process information that is not covered in DL-7 (online portals, REAL ID, office logistics) is sourced from dps.texas.gov and clearly marked. Use these guides alongside our free practice tests.
Written Test Prep & 2026 Updates
New Texas Driving Laws 2026
What's reaffirmed in the January 2026 DL-7 revision and what to focus on for the test, with chapter citations.
Test PrepMost-Missed Questions on the Texas DPS Test
The 12 topics that trip up first-time test-takers, with handbook citations for each correct answer.
Test PrepTexas Adult DPS Test vs Teen Permit Test
Both pass at 70%, but the path differs. DL-7 Chapter 1 covers the GDL, driver-ed, and waiver rules.
Permit & License Process
Texas REAL ID Guide 2026
The federal-ID upgrade — sourced entirely from dps.texas.gov, since DL-7 does not cover REAL ID.
How-ToHow to Make a Texas DPS Appointment
Step-by-step booking through the DPS scheduling portal listed in DL-7 Chapter 1, plus document checklist.
Drive TestTexas Behind-the-Wheel Drive Test
What the examiner checks, the Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) prerequisite, and the TPST third-party option.
New ResidentMoving to Texas: License Transfer Guide
The 90-day deadline (DL-7 Chapter 1), the test waiver for adults, and the full transfer process.
Senior 79+Texas Senior Driver License Renewal
Age 79+ in-person rule, the age 85+ 2-year cycle (DL-7 fee table), vision exam, and medical referrals.
Rules of the Road
Texas DWI Laws Explained
BAC limits by age, the under-21 DUI zero-tolerance rule, ALR refusal suspensions, and DWI penalties (DL-7 Chapter 10).
Cell PhoneTexas Cell Phone Driving Law
Statewide texting ban, school-zone hand-held rules, and the under-18 wireless device ban including hands-free.
ParkingTexas Parking Rules
15ft hydrant, 20ft crosswalk, 30ft stop sign, 50ft railroad rules, and the 18-inch parallel-parking standard (DL-7 Chapter 7).
Right-of-WayTexas Right-of-Way Rules
4-way stops, T-intersections, frontage roads, paved-vs-unpaved, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles (DL-7 Chapter 4).
School BusTexas School Bus Stopping Rules
When you must stop in both directions, the divided-highway exception, and the penalty for passing (DL-7 Chapter 4).
Teen Driver Path (Under 18)
Texas Provisional License Restrictions
Phase 2 GDL: midnight–5 a.m. curfew, the 1-non-family-passenger-under-21 rule, and total wireless-device ban for under 18 (DL-7 Chapter 1).
Practice LogFree Behind-the-Wheel Practice Log
A printable supervised-practice log to use alongside your driver education program. Confirm log requirements at dps.texas.gov.
Texas-Specific Programs
Impact Texas Drivers (ITD) Guide
DL-7 Chapter 1 requires every license applicant to complete the ITD course before the driving exam. Course details from the ITD website.
Parent-TaughtTexas Parent-Taught Driver Education
The TDLR-administered parent-taught option for under-18 drivers. Course details and packet info from dps.texas.gov / TDLR.
DPS OfficesTexas DPS Driver License Offices Guide
How larger urban offices and suburban offices differ. Office locations from DL-7 Appendix B and dps.texas.gov.
Online RenewalTexas Online License Renewal Guide
The online renewal portal listed in DL-7 Chapter 1 (txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl). Eligibility and process details from dps.texas.gov.
Adult Driver EdTexas Adult Driver Education Course (18–24)
The DL-7 fee table notes adults 18 to 24 may pay the standard fee with course completion. Course detail from TDLR / dps.texas.gov.
Reference
More Texas Resources
Texas Topic Quizzes
11 topic-focused quizzes (signs, numbers, DWI, right-of-way, parking, school bus, cell phone, teen driver, plus a 15-question quick quiz).
By CityTexas DPS by City
Local DPS office info and tips for Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Plano, Corpus Christi, and Lubbock.