Texas Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
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Texas permit-test facts: Questions: Not stated in the reviewed official source.; To pass: 70% or better; Minimum age: 15 through 18 for a Texas learner license (instruction permit); Fee: $16 for a learner license at age 15 with driver education ($15 license + $1 administrative fee); Re-takes: If knowledge or driving exams are not passed on the first attempt, the application is held 90 days; after 90 days or 3 failed exams, a new application and fee are required; Official handbook: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7).
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | Not stated in the reviewed official source. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| To pass | 70% or better | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 through 18 for a Texas learner license (instruction permit) | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $16 for a learner license at age 15 with driver education ($15 license + $1 administrative fee) | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | If knowledge or driving exams are not passed on the first attempt, the application is held 90 days; after 90 days or 3 failed exams, a new application and fee are required | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
6 chapters
Driving Safely
Texas law requires all occupants — front and back seat — to wear a seatbelt, with fines up to $200 for violations.
Texting while driving is banned statewide, and drivers under 18 may not use a wireless device at all while driving.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.