Before visiting the DPS for the Provisional License, confirm that all requirements are complete: 6-month permit holding period, age 16+, all 44 BTW hours, full 24-hour classroom course, and a valid ITTD certificate. Missing any document or requirement means the DPS will not process the application.

From Driving Logic: * ✅ DE-964 Full Completion Certificate — proves all 24 classroom hours are complete From TDLR PTDE Program Guide: * ✅ PTDE Program Guide (the packet itself) * ✅ 30-Hour Practice Driving Log — signed by the parent, documenting all 30 hours of additional practice including 10 at night * ✅ Parent instructor eligibility documentation as required by the PTDE Packet From the Texas DPS ITTD program: * ✅ ITTD certificate — physical printed copy required. Valid within 90 days of completion. Proof of Identity — bring one: * Texas Learner's Permit (sufficient as proof of identity if still valid) * Original state-issued birth certificate or valid U.S. passport Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Presence (if not already on file): * U.S. birth certificate, valid U.S. passport, or permanent resident card Verification of Enrollment and Attendance (VOE) or equivalent: * From school — valid 30 days (90 days June–August) * High school diploma or GED also satisfies this requirement For the Road Test: * Insured, registered vehicle for the driving skills test * Proof of insurance for that vehicle Payment: * $33 Provisional License application fee Parent or Legal Guardian: * Must accompany the teen with their own valid ID

DPS driver license offices are by appointment only. Schedule at txdpsscheduler.com. Time the appointment to fall within the 90-day validity window of the ITTD certificate.

Does the teen take a written test at the Provisional License stage? No. The DE-964 Completion Certificate confirms the written exam was already passed in Module 1. Only a vision test and the road test are required at this DPS visit.

What if the ITTD certificate expires before the appointment? Complete ITTD again — it is free and takes about 2 hours. Reschedule the DPS appointment to fall within the new 90-day window.

Does the parent need to be present? Yes. A parent or legal guardian must accompany the teen and present their own valid ID.

What if the driving log is incomplete? The DPS will not process the Provisional License application without the completed and signed 30-hour practice driving log. Ensure all 30 hours (including 10 at night) are logged and the parent has signed the log.

Can the road test be taken at a third-party provider instead of the DPS? Yes. Texas allows approved third-party testing providers to administer the road test. Third-party providers sometimes have shorter wait times. Search the TDLR website for approved providers near you.