How Do I Order the TDLR PTDE Packet
Order the PTDE Program Guide directly from TDLR at tdlr.texas.gov. It costs $20 and arrives instantly by email.
Step-by-Step
Go to tdlr.texas.gov
Navigate to Driver Education → Parent-Taught Driver Education
Select Order a PTDE Program Guide
Complete the order form with the student's full legal name and the instructor's information
Pay the $20 fee
The packet is emailed instantly — check your inbox and spam folder
What You Need to Order
Student's full legal name (must match exactly what will appear on the DE-964 certificate and DPS records)
Parent instructor's name and contact information
Payment method
After Ordering
Download and read through the PTDE Program Guide before your teen begins the course. It contains forms you will need throughout the program, including the driving log and the instructor eligibility affidavit.
Important: Enter Names Carefully
The student's name entered on the PTDE order must match their legal name exactly. This name appears on DPS records and is cross-referenced when applying for the Learner's Permit and Provisional License. Corrections after ordering require a written correction process through TDLR.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Order at | tdlr.texas.gov |
Cost | $20 |
Delivery | Instant by email |
Order timing | Before teen starts the course |
Corrections | Require written process through TDLR |
Driving Logic can reissue | No — contact TDLR directly for any PTDE Packet issues |
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I do not receive the packet email? Check your spam or junk folder. If it is not there, contact TDLR directly. This is a TDLR transaction — Driving Logic does not have access to your PTDE Packet order.
Can I order the packet and enroll in Driving Logic on the same day? Yes. Since the packet arrives instantly, you can order both the packet and the Driving Logic course the same day and start immediately.
What if I entered the wrong student name on the PTDE order? Contact TDLR to request a correction. Having the name match the student's legal ID is critical — DPS will compare the name on the PTDE materials to the student's identity documents at both the Learner's Permit and Provisional License stages.
Do I need a new PTDE Packet for a second teen? Yes. Each student requires their own separate PTDE Packet. One instructor can teach multiple students, but each needs their own $20 packet ordered separately.
Is the PTDE Packet the same as the Driving Logic course enrollment? No. These are two separate purchases. Driving Logic's course ($59.95) and the TDLR PTDE Packet ($20) are both required. Order both before your teen starts.