<Tr> <Td> Texas Department of Public Safety </Td> <Td> Yes , see notes . </Td> <Td> 15 years </Td> <Td> 16 years </Td> <Td> 18 years </Td> <Td> 7000600000000000000 ♠ 6 years ( 84 and younger ) ; 2 years ( 85 and older ) </Td> <Td> Learner 's must complete the classroom portion of driver training to receive a permit . Permit holders must be with someone age 21 while driving , also must be held for six months and learner must reach age 16 to get restricted license . Drivers with a restricted license may drive with no more than one other person until the TRC 545.424 expires , may not drive from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. , and can not use a cell phone while driving for the first six months . As of March 1 , 2010 , anyone age 18 through 24 must complete an approved driver education course and driving skills test to become licensed in the state of Texas in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 1317 . Provisions of this law only apply to first - time Texas driver 's license applicants . <P> Note : In Texas , for a minor to obtain a hardship license , the minor must be aged 14 to 18 years old ; must have an unusual economic hardship on the minor 's family , the sickness or illness of a member of the minor 's family , or he or she is regularly enrolled in a vocational education program and requires a driver license to pursue the program and has completed an approved course in driver education . To obtain the pertinent form , called the DL 77 form , go to . </P> </Td> </Tr>
<Tr> <Td> Texas Department of Public Safety </Td> <Td> Yes , see notes . </Td> <Td> 15 years </Td> <Td> 16 years </Td> <Td> 18 years </Td> <Td> 7000600000000000000 ♠ 6 years ( 84 and younger ) ; 2 years ( 85 and older ) </Td> <Td> Learner 's must complete the classroom portion of driver training to receive a permit . Permit holders must be with someone age 21 while driving , also must be held for six months and learner must reach age 16 to get restricted license . Drivers with a restricted license may drive with no more than one other person until the TRC 545.424 expires , may not drive from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. , and can not use a cell phone while driving for the first six months . As of March 1 , 2010 , anyone age 18 through 24 must complete an approved driver education course and driving skills test to become licensed in the state of Texas in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 1317 . Provisions of this law only apply to first - time Texas driver 's license applicants . <P> Note : In Texas , for a minor to obtain a hardship license , the minor must be aged 14 to 18 years old ; must have an unusual economic hardship on the minor 's family , the sickness or illness of a member of the minor 's family , or he or she is regularly enrolled in a vocational education program and requires a driver license to pursue the program and has completed an approved course in driver education . To obtain the pertinent form , called the DL 77 form , go to . </P> </Td> </Tr>
how old do you have to be to get your drivers license in the state of texas
how old do you have to be to get your drivers license in the state of texas
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