[ ] Parent confirms they meet PTDE instructor eligibility requirements (valid TX license 3+ years, <6 points, no DWI in 7 years, no suspension in 3 years)

[ ] Order TDLR PTDE Program Guide — $20 at tdlr.texas.gov — delivered instantly by email

[ ] Enroll in Driving Logic Texas Teen Driver Education Course — $59.95 at drivinglogic.com

[ ] Complete Module 1 — 6 hours of online instruction

[ ] Pass the DPS permit exam (30 questions, 70% passing) at the end of Module 1

[ ] Download and print the DE-964 6-Hour Permit Qualification Certificate

[ ] Teen is at least 15 years old

[ ] Obtain Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) form from school (valid 30 days)

[ ] Schedule DPS Learner's Permit appointment at txdpsscheduler.com

[ ] Visit DPS with: DE-964 Permit Certificate, PTDE Packet receipt, VOE, proof of identity, proof of citizenship/lawful presence, two proofs of Texas residency, Social Security documentation, parent with valid ID, $16 fee

[ ] Receive Texas Learner's Permit ← 6-month holding period begins here

[ ] Complete Modules 2–12 — remaining 18 hours of online classroom instruction

[ ] Pass all 12 module quizzes (4 questions each, 70% per quiz)

[ ] Download and print the DE-964 Full Completion Certificate

[ ] Complete 7 hours of in-car observation (with designated PTDE instructor)

[ ] Complete 7 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction (with designated PTDE instructor, max 2 hrs/day)

[ ] Complete 30 hours of additional practice driving (with any licensed adult 21+, 10 hours at night)

[ ] Log all 44 BTW hours in the PTDE Program Guide driving log

[ ] Teen has held Learner's Permit for at least 6 months

[ ] Teen is at least 16 years old

[ ] All 44 BTW hours are logged and signed

[ ] Complete ITTD at impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov — free, ~2 hours (8-part video)

[ ] Print ITTD certificate (physical copy required — valid 90 days)

[ ] Schedule DPS Provisional License appointment at txdpsscheduler.com within 90 days of ITTD completion

[ ] Visit DPS with: DE-964 Completion Certificate, PTDE Packet + driving log, ITTD certificate (printed), proof of identity, VOE or diploma, insured vehicle for road test, parent with valid ID, $33 fee

[ ] Pass road test → receive Texas Provisional License