Instructor Eligibility Checker
Find out if you qualify to be a parent instructor for Texas Parent Taught Driver Education (PTDE). Answer a few questions to check your eligibility. This is a simplified check — see the full TDLR eligibility requirements for the complete list.
This must be a full driver's license, not a learner permit or ID card. You will need a Texas license by the time of the DPS appointment.
This includes time licensed in other states or countries.
This includes probated sentences and deferred adjudication.
This includes any suspension, revocation, or forfeiture for traffic violations.
Points are assigned for moving violations. Check with DPS if unsure.
Answer all questions above to see your eligibility result.
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