PTDE Guide

Glossary of Terms

Learn about the Parent-Taught Driver Education program and how it works in Texas.

A glossary of common terms for Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education.

PTDE

Parent-Taught Driver Education.

TDLR

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The state agency that oversees the PTDE program.

DPS

Department of Public Safety. The agency that issues driver licenses in Texas.