Texas Driving Permit Laws
In Texas, a driving permit or learner's license is required for all new drivers under the age of 25. Teens are the primary focus of a learner's permit. However, all first-time drivers are required to obtain a learner's license in order to enroll in driver's education classes.
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Proof of Identity
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Someone applying for a Texas learner's license must meet the same identity requirements of anybody applying for a driver's license. He must prove that he is a U.S. citizen or has a lawful presence in the state. A current state issued identification card qualifies as a primary source of identification along with a Social Security card. If the applicant does not have a state I.D., two sources of secondary identification such as a birth certificate and school records are acceptable.
Driver's Education
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The driving permit allows for new drivers to operate a vehicle while they are learning to drive. The Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS) states that Texas law requires all persons under the age of 25 to successfully complete an approved driver education course to obtain a driver's license. Beginner drivers must maintain a valid license. If a learner license is suspended or revoked, the remaining period must be completed after the suspension has ended.
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Driving Restrictions
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A learner license allows a beginning driver to operate a vehicle under supervision. According to the TDPS, the beginner driver who has been issued a driving permit must have someone who is 21 years of age or older who possesses a valid license riding in the front seat with her at all times. Texas law requires a Graduated Driver License Program for all drivers under the age of 17. After passing the driving test, they get a "provisional" license that further restricts who may be in the car and the times when they can drive the car for a 12-month period.
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