Everything you need to prepare for the Texas knowledge test and navigate the DPS licensing process.
Official DPS driver license information, services, and updates.
dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/Book your in-person DPS appointment online (required for all in-person services).
dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/appointments.htmDownload the official Texas Driver Handbook — Revised January 2026.
dps.texas.gov — Driver HandbookRequirements, documents needed, and steps to apply for an original Texas driver license.
dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/ApplyforLicense.htmOnline, phone, and mail-in renewal options. Phone renewal: 1-866-DL-RENEW.
txapps.texas.gov/tolapp/txdl/All applicants must complete the ITD course before the driving exam. Free online course.
impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.govGDL program details, hardship license info, and parent resources.
dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/teenDriver.htmComplete fee schedule for all Texas driver license transactions.
dps.texas.gov — License FeesRegister as an organ, tissue, and eye donor through Donate Life Texas.
DonateLifeTexas.orgInformation on SR-22 insurance filing after certain convictions.
dps.texas.gov — SR-22Texas DPS has over 220 driver license offices statewide. All in-person services are by appointment only. Use the DPS office locator to find the nearest office and book your appointment.
Multiple locations across the greater Houston area. Book at dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/appointments.htm
Multiple Dallas-area locations including DeSoto, Garland, and Carrollton mega centers.
Austin DPS locations including Cedar Park and Southeast Austin.
Multiple San Antonio area offices. Book appointment online for shortest wait times.
Fort Worth and surrounding Tarrant County locations available by appointment.
| Transaction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class C license (ages 18–84) — new or renewal | $33 |
| Class C license (under 18 with driver education) | $16 |
| Hardship license (age 15) | $6 |
| Learner License (under 18) | $16 |
| Class C license (age 85+) — new or renewal | $9 |
| Replacement / duplicate license | $11 |
| Exam: knowledge test (approximately 30 questions, 70% to pass) | Included in application fee |
| ALR reinstatement fee | $125 |
| Drug Education Course reinstatement fee | $100 |
Approximately 30 questions · 70% to pass (21/30) · No time limit · All in-person at DPS office by appointment
0.08% (21+) · Any detectable amount (under 21 — Zero Tolerance)
$30,000 / $60,000 / $25,000 (bodily injury per person / per occurrence / property damage)
Learner at 15 → hold 6 months → Provisional at 16 → curfew midnight–5AM · max 1 non-family passenger under 21 → Full at 18
Free, no signup · Questions verified against the official state driver manual