Texas · How to Get a Permit
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).
Getting your Texas learner's permit is straightforward once you know exactly what to bring and what to expect. This step-by-step guide covers every requirement so you walk into the DMV ready.
Most first-time applicants complete the whole process in one DMV visit. The biggest reason people fail? They don't pass the written knowledge test. Practice free questions below before you go.
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).
Each field links to the primary official source used for its review. A field marked not stated means the reviewed source did not publish that requested fact; confirm current application details with the authority.
| 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)
Minimum-age information: 15 through 18 for a Texas learner license (instruction permit). Confirm all age and eligibility conditions with the official authority.
Use the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) and the authority’s current application instructions to identify the documents required for your situation.
Study the official handbook before booking or taking a test. Passing information: 70% or better. Retake information: 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.
Fee information: $16 for a learner license at age 15 with driver education ($15 license + $1 administrative fee). Confirm the current amount, appointment rules, and post-permit requirements directly with the official authority.
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Speed limits
In Texas, what is the speed limit in a residential area unless otherwise posted?
Correct answer: 30 mph
30 mph in residential areas unless signs say otherwise.
Question 2 · School bus rules
When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights in Texas, what must you do?
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing
Stop for school buses with flashing red lights — both directions must stop.
Question 3 · Traffic signals
What does a flashing red traffic light mean in Texas?
Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe
Flashing red = stop sign. Stop completely, then go when safe.
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If you pass the knowledge test and have your documents ready, you can receive your permit the same day. Plan for 1–3 hours at the DMV depending on wait times.
Appointments are optional at most Texas DMV offices but strongly recommended — walk-ins can wait 1–4 hours. Book online before you go.
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. Practice with handbook-style questions and read the AI explanation for every wrong answer before retesting.
Yes — Texas offers the knowledge test in Spanish at most DMV offices. Ask the staff when you arrive or select your language at the testing kiosk.
Requirements vary by age. Check the Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) or our requirements page for the specific holding period that applies to you.
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