PTDE Guide

Purchase a State-Approved Course

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

Once you’ve confirmed your eligibility, the next step is to purchase a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) approved Parent-Taught Driver Education course.

Why You Need an Approved Course

The State of Texas requires all teens to complete a 32-hour driver education curriculum from a licensed provider. This course covers essential topics like traffic laws, road signs, and defensive driving techniques. Completing an approved course is mandatory to receive the official DE-964 certificates needed for your learner’s permit and driver’s license.

Choosing ParentTaught.com

ParentTaught.com provides a comprehensive, TDLR-approved course (#C3539) designed to make the driver’s ed journey simple and effective for Texas families.

  • Fully State-Approved: Our course meets all TDLR requirements, guaranteeing your certificates will be accepted at any Texas DPS office.
  • In-Course DPS Written Exam: Take the official DPS knowledge test directly within our course. No need to take it at a crowded DPS office!
  • Instant Certificates: Get your DE-964 certificates instantly via email and download as soon as you complete the required sections. No waiting for them to arrive in the mail.
  • Engaging and Self-Paced: Our course uses videos, interactive quizzes, and easy-to-understand lessons that you can complete on your own schedule, on any device.
  • No Hidden Fees: One price includes the full 32-hour course, the official DPS written exam, unlimited practice tests, and instant certificate delivery.