[ ] Parent confirms they meet PTDE instructor eligibility requirements (valid TX license 3+ years, fewer than 6 points, no DWI in past 7 years, no suspension in past 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 — $69.95 at drivinglogic.com ($59.95 course + $10 certificate fee)

[ ] 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 (color if green background)

[ ] 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 (printed; color if green background)

Proof of identity (original birth certificate or US passport)

Proof of US citizenship or lawful presence

Two proofs of Texas residency (from two different sources)

Social Security Number

VOE (or high school diploma/GED)

Parent or legal guardian with valid ID

$16 application 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 (color if green background)

[ ] 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 supervised practice (with any licensed adult 21+, 10 hours at night)

[ ] Keep driving log in PTDE Program Guide as family record throughout

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

[ ] Teen is at least 16 years old

[ ] All 44 BTW hours logged and signed in driving log

[ ] Complete ITTD at impacttexasdrivers.dps.texas.gov — free, ~2 hours (enter program number C3595)

[ ] 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 Full Completion Certificate (printed; color if green background)

ITTD certificate (physical printed; valid within 90 days)

Proof of identity (TX Learner's Permit, birth certificate, or US passport)

VOE (or high school diploma/GED, if not on file from permit stage)

Insured, registered vehicle for road test

Proof of insurance for test vehicle

Parent or legal guardian with valid ID

$33 application fee

[ ] Pass road test → receive Texas Provisional License