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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF

LICENSING AND REGULATION

Parent Taught Driver Education Program Guide

Please read this program guide in its entirety before beginning.

This guide contains:

► Instructions on how to administer the Parent Taught program training.

► Information on where to purchase a Parent Taught course. The list of approved courses can befound on the TDLR website at https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/DESSearch and on page 10 in thisguide (this guide is not a Parent Taught course).

► Instructions on how to apply for a learner license and provisional license for your student.

► Training logs and forms.

Please Note: Each student who wishes to participate in the Parent Taught training program is required to purchase a Parent Taught Driver Education Program Guide from TDLR. If you received this guide from a source other than TDLR, please visit https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/driver/driver.htm and purchase the required guide for your student.

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Table of Contents

Welcome ........................................................................................................................................................... 3

Step 1 - Who can be a student in the Parent Taught program? ......................................................................... 4

Step 2 - Who can teach the Parent Taught program? ......................................................................................... 4

Step 3 - What are the qualifications to teach the Parent Taught program? ........................................................ 4

Step 4 - What are my responsibilities when teaching the Parent Taught program? ........................................... 4

Step 5 - What must be taught in the Parent Taught program? ........................................................................... 5

Step 6 - Which training method is best for my student? ..................................................................................... 6

Step 7 - How does my student apply for a license? ........................................................................................... 8

TDLR-Approved Parent Taught Course Providers ........................................................................................... 10

Learner License Application Checklist ............................................................................................................. 10

Behind-the-Wheel Practice Log — 30 Hours .................................................................................................... 13

Provisional License Application Checklist ........................................................................................................ 14

Classroom Instruction – Driver Education Affidavit ........................................................................................... 15

Behind-the-Wheel Instruction – Driver Education Affidavit ................................................................................ 17

Completing a Driver Education Completion Certificate (DE-964) ..................................................................... 19

Texas Residency Affidavit ............................................................................................................................ 23

Instructions for Texas Residency Affidavit ................................................................................................. 24

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Welcome The Parent Taught Driver Education Program is designed to allow parents or other eligible instructors to

use approved driver education curriculum coupled with personal experience and expertise to help

students become safe and responsible drivers. Students who are at least 14 but under 18 years of age

are required to complete a driver education course in order to receive a driver license. There are

several ways to achieve this requirement, and Parent Taught is one option.

In addition to driver education, Texas requires teen students to participate in a driver license program

which gradually increases their driving privileges as they age. The Graduated Driver License Program

is comprised of two phases, and students obtain two preliminary licenses before eventually obtaining

the full driver license as an adult.

In phase one, after completing the required hours and passing the written exam, the student will be

issued a learner license. Once a learner license is obtained, the student:

Must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age when operating a vehicle;

Must maintain a learner license for six months without suspension. If the license is

suspended, the initial six month period is extended by the number of days suspended;

May not operate a vehicle while using a wireless communication device, except in case of

emergency.

In phase two, all of the curriculum must be mastered and the student must pass the drive test to obtain

a provisional license. During this phase, driving privileges are restricted until their 18th birthday. Once a

provisional license is obtained, the student may not drive:

With more than one passenger in the vehicle under the age of 21 who is not a family

member;

While using a wireless communication device, except in case of emergency;

Between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless it is necessary for the student to work, attend or

participate in a school-related activity (sorry, prom is not a school-related activity), or due to a

medical emergency.

Once the student turns 18, driving privileges are no longer restricted. The following seven steps will

outline everything that is needed to prepare you for teaching your student how to drive.

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Step 1 - Who can be a student in the Parent Taught program?

Young adults who are at least 15 and under 18 years of age if they meet the following requirements:

1. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; or

2. Be a student currently enrolled in a:

a. public school;

b. charter school;

c. home school;

d. private school; or

e. program to prepare individuals to pass the high school equivalency exam (GED).

Note: A student may begin the classroom portion at age 14 but cannot apply for a learner license

until age 15.

Step 2 - Who can teach the Parent Taught program?

State law only allows people in the following relationship(s) to the student to teach the Parent Taught

program:

Parent;

Step-parent;

Grandparent;

Step-grandparent; or

Court-appointed legal guardian.

Step 3 - What are the qualifications to teach the Parent Taught program?

State law requires Parent Taught teachers to meet the following qualifications:

1. Have a valid driver license for the last three years that has not been suspended, revoked, or

forfeited. If you held an out-of-state license during the past three years, you will be required to

provide a copy of your driving record showing your three years of licensed driving history.

2. Cannot have any convictions for Driving While Intoxicated or Criminally Negligent Homicide

(including probated sentences), regardless of how long ago the offense occurred;

3. Cannot have six or more points assigned to your driver license; and

4. Cannot be disabled due to mental illness.

Step 4 - What are my responsibilities when teaching the Parent Taught program?

1. You must be eligible to teach the program. DPS will check your driver record at the time of your student’s

application for both the learner and provisional licenses:

a. If you want to check your driver record, you can go online to DPS’ website at:

http://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/driverrecords.htm and follow their directions to

get a copy of your driver record.

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b. If DPS determines you are not an eligible instructor, the learner license and/or provisional

license will be denied, and all instruction you provided will be invalid.

c. No refund will be made for the purchase of this Parent Taught guide if you are not an

eligible instructor.

2. You are responsible for confirming that your student has mastered all points covered in the

Parent Taught program before certifying the required hours of instruction for both classroom

and behind-the-wheel. It is not an acceptable practice or the intent of the Parent Taught

program for a Parent Taught teacher to have the student study on his/her own.

3. You will need to maintain logs, worksheets and completion certificates for a minimum of three

years from the date the program was completed or the date the provisional license was issued;

whichever is later. You may be requested to submit all of these records for review.

Step 5 - What must be taught in the Parent Taught program?

Parent Taught teachers are agreeing to teach their student for the Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel

portions of the program.

The Classroom portion of the program requires that the student complete an approved course that is a

minimum of 32 hours and cannot be completed in less than 16 days. Your student cannot be taught more

than two hours on any day. These two hours can be made up of:

Two hours of classroom instruction; or

One hour of classroom instruction and one hour of behind-the-wheel instruction when using the Concurrent

Method (see page 7).

The Behind-the-Wheel portion consists of a minimum of 44 hours of Behind-the-Wheel instruction and

cannot be completed in less than 44 days consisting of:

● 7 hours of in-car observation where the student is sitting in the passenger seat and watching

certain points of instruction by you;

● 7 hours of behind-the-wheel driving supervised by you; and

● 30 hours of behind-the-wheel driving practice, of which at least 10 hours must be night driving.

The 30 hours of behind-the-wheel driving must be monitored in the presence of an adult who:

● Holds a valid driver license;

● Is 21 years of age or older;

● Has at least one year of driving experience; and

● Is occupying the seat next to the driver.

A student will not receive credit for more than one hour of driving per day. After each practice session,

you should log completion of each task on the Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Log – 30 Hours or on the

form provided in the driving course you have purchased.

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Step 6 - Which training method is best for my student?

This depends on the parent and student preference. There are three methods of instruction: Block,

Partnering with a Licensed Driver Education School, and the Concurrent method.

Block Method

A. The classroom instruction is taught as one “block.” Once you have completed the classroom

instruction, your student wi l l receive a Texas Driver Education Certificate (DE-964) f rom the

provider. The student can then apply for his/her learner license.

B. Once your student obtains his/her learner license, you can begin teaching the 44 hours of the

Behind-the-Wheel training.

7 hours of the student sitting beside you, watching you demonstrate certain points of

instruction;

7 hours of the student driving and demonstrating to you that they have learned the points of

instruction;

30 hours of behind the wheel driving practice, of which at least 10 hours must be night driving.

Partnering With a Licensed Driver Education School

Sometimes parents choose to partner with a licensed driver education school when using the Block

Method to complete either the classroom or behind-the-wheel portion of instruction. In this case, each

classroom or behind-the-wheel portion must be taught as a block by either a driver education school

or by the Parent Taught teacher.

For Parent Taught teaching behind-the-wheel only:

A. Student completes a minimum of 32 hours in a licensed driver education school and receives

the certificate of completion DE-964 to receive the learner license.

B. Parent then purchases a behind-the-wheel only curriculum from one of the course providers

and completes the 44 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with their student.

C. Parent and student take all items on the Provisional License Checklist (page 15) to DPS for

the driving test.

Go to DPS for drive test.

Go to DPS to take written exam and receive learner license.

Choose a course and complete all classroom hours.

Complete 44 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Watch Impact

Texas Teen Drivers video.

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For Parent Taught teaching classroom portion only:

A. Parent will order a curriculum for the classroom portion of instruction. The Parent Taught

teacher will provide all hours of classroom instruction.

B. Parent will contact a licensed driver education school and transfer the student to the school

for the 14 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

7 hours of sitting beside the licensed driver education school instructor watching certain

points of instruction;

7 hours of driving showing the licensed driver education school instructor that they have

learned the points of instruction;

C. Student will complete 30 hours of behind the wheel driving practice, of which at least 10

hours must be night driving, with someone 21 years of age or older who has a minimum of

one year licensed driving experience.

Concurrent Method

After you teach the first 6 hours of classroom instruction, your student will receive a Texas Driver

Education Certificate (DE-964) from the course provider. The student may then apply for his/her

learner license.

After getting their learner license your student will work on the remaining 26 classroom hours while

completing the 44 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

7 hours of the student sitting beside you, watching you demonstrate certain points of

instruction;

7 hours of the student driving and demonstrating to you that they have learned the points of

instruction;

30 hours of behind the wheel driving practice, of which at least 10 hours must be night

driving.

Go to DPS for drive test.

Go to DPS to take written exam and receive learner license.

Choose a course and complete first 6 hours.

Complete remaining classroom hours and 44 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Watch Impact

Texas Teen Drivers video.

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Step 7 - How does my student apply for a license?

Applying for a Learner License

Once you have taught the minimum required classroom instruction hours by the Block Method,

partnering with a Licensed Driver Education School, or the Concurrent Method of an approved Parent

Taught course, you and your student must appear in person at any driver license office with all

required items listed on the Learner License Application Checklist (page 11).

To be eligible for a learner license, the student must:

be at least 15 years of age but under 18;

have satisfactorily completed and passed the required classroom portion of an approved Parent

Taught course;

have obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent or present a valid Verification of

Enrollment (VOE)* issued by the school; and

pass all tests.

* Any VOE issued during the school year expires 30 days after it is issued. Any VOE issued the last 5 days of the schoolyear will expire the first day of the following school year. Parents of home school students will fill out and sign the VOE form certifying enrollment: www.tdlr.texas.gov/DESSearch

What to expect at the DPS office:

To save time, go to the DPS website and “Get In Line Online”:

http://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/onlineScheduling.aspx

DPS will verify that the Parent Taught teacher’s driving record is valid. If the teacher is ineligible

the learner license will be denied and all prior instruction provided by the ineligible teacher will be

invalid.

DPS will review all items listed on the Learner License Checklist (page 11).

DPS will provide the applicant and Parent Taught teacher with information on state laws relating

to driving while intoxicated, driving by a minor with alcohol in the minor’s system, and implied

consent. The student and Parent Taught teacher must acknowledge receipt of this information by

signing the back page of the driver license application (DL-14A), available at any DPS office.

After paying the application fee for the learner license, the student will take a vision and written

exam.

If the student fails the vision test, they may take the written test, but will have to either pass a

subsequent vision test or present a statement from an eye specialist indicating a successful

vision exam was conducted by the eye specialist. If corrective lenses are necessary to pass the

eye test or are recommended by the eye specialist, the corrective lenses restriction will be added

to the learner license.

If the student fails the written test, the student must wait one working day before retaking.

o Students have three opportunities to pass each test within 90 days at no additional fee.

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o Students will lose the application fee if they fail to pass all tests within the three

opportunities or within 90 days.

o A new application and fee will be required before any further testing is allowed.

Applying for a Provisional License

Once you’ve completed all of the requirements for the learner license, you may apply for the provisional

license. To be eligible for a provisional license, the student must:

be at least 16 years of age but under 18;

have held a valid learner license for at least six months preceding the date of the application;

have satisfactorily completed and passed the required classroom and behind-the-wheel portions

of an approved Parent Taught course;

have viewed the Impact Texas Teen Drivers video and present the certificate;

have obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent or present a valid Verification of

Enrollment (VOE) issued by the school; and

pass the drive test.

What to expect at the DPS office:

Go to the DPS website linked below to schedule a drive test for your young driver

http://www.dps.texas.gov/administration/driver_licensing_control/Rolodex/scheduleDriveTest.htm

DPS will verify that the Parent Taught teacher’s driving record is valid. If the teacher is ineligible

the provisional license will be denied and all prior behind-the-wheel instruction provided by the

ineligible teacher will be invalid.

DPS will review all forms listed on the Provisional License Application Checklist (page 15).

After paying the application fee for the provisional license, DPS will administer the drive test.

If the student fails the drive test, the student must wait one working day before retaking.

o Students have three opportunities to pass the drive test within 90 days at no additional

fee.

o Students must reapply and pay a new fee if they do not pass the drive test within the three

opportunities or within the 90 days.

This is the end of the instruction portion of the guide. Should you or your student have questions after

reviewing the enclosed material, please contact the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at

(800) 803-9202 or (512) 463-6599 or cs.driver.education.safety@tdlr.texas.gov.

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TDLR-Approved Parent Taught Course Providers

Please go to our website for the most recently updated list of approved courses at:

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/DESSearch. Inquire with providers if you are needing a Spanish course

or for Behind-the-Wheel only course if you are partnering with a licensed driver education school.

Learner License Application Checklist

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When applying for the student’s learner license, the following items must be taken to the driver license office:

VOE – (Verification of School Enrollment and Attendance) must be obtained from the school

and be signed by the school administrator or his/her designee (A high school diploma or GED if student

has graduated) VOE issued during the school year (home school, traditional, year round, etc.) expires 30

days from issuance. VOE issued the last 5 days of the school year expires the first day of the following

school year. Home school parents may download from the TDLR website at: www.tdlr.texas.gov.

DE-964 (Driver Education Certificate) – from Parent Taught course provider.

$16 Fee – The required fee for a learner license.

Social Security Card (actual card) - Individuals who have not applied for, been issued, or do not

have a social security number may complete a Social Security Affidavit at the driver license office.

Birth Certificate and School ID Card – If neither are available see the Acceptable Identification

Documents list on the DPS website for additional options.

Classroom Affidavit – “Classroom Instruction - Driver Education Affidavit” from each instructor;

included in this guide.

Texas Residency Affidavit – Individuals must prove they have lived in the state for at least 30

days. Individuals unable to provide two acceptable documents to prove this may be eligible to sign a

Texas Residency Affidavit at the DPS station. Students under 18 may also sign the affidavit; however,

the parent or legal guardian must prove their Texas residency in order for the student to get a driver

license. Individuals over 18 unable to provide two acceptable documents may also use the affidavit

www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense.

Application for Texas Driver License – available online at

http://dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-14A.pdf or in any driver license office.

The following applicants must present additional documentation if the applicant is:

a. A lawful permanent resident of the U.S., he/she must present documentation indicating this status

such as a Permanent Resident Card (I-551);

b. A refugee or asylee, he/she must present documentation indicating this status;

c. Not a citizen and is not a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., he or she must present valid

documentation issued by the U.S. Dept. of Justice, U.S. Dept. of State, U.S. Homeland Security or

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that shows Lawful Temporary Admission to the U.S. (If

the lawful admission period indicated on the document expires in less than six months, no learner

license or driver license will be issued); and

If the student owns a car, proof of liability insurance and proof of Texas registration.

If the student was previously licensed (including a learner license) in another state, the out-of-state license must be surrendered, or a Texas Department of Public Safety affidavit must be completed certifying the out of state license has been lost, stolen, or is expired.

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Behind-the-Wheel Practice Log — 30 Hours The 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice must be completed in the presence of an adult who is 21 years of age or older and has

been licensed for a minimum of one year (TRC 521.222) before the student is eligible for a provisional license. Only one hour of behind-

the-wheel practice per day will count towards the 30 hours regardless of the number of hours the student actually drives in a day. When

the student is eligible for the provisional license you may be asked to present this log to the Department of Public Safety.

Student’s Name: DL #:

Practice Session Date Time

(am/pm)

Daytime

Hours

Nighttime

Hours Adults Signature and DL #

Getting Ready, Starting, Placing

Vehicle in Motion, and Stopping

(Recommended 2 hours)

Moving, Stopping, Steering,

Knowing Where You Are

(Recommended 3 hours)

Backing (Recommended 1 hour)

Turning, Lane Position,

and Visual Skills

(Recommended 4 hours)

Searching Intended

Path of Travel

(Recommended 3 hours)

Parking

(Recommended 1 hour)

Turnabouts

(Recommended 2 hours)

Multiple Lane

Roadways

(Recommended 4 hours)

City Driving

(Recommended 5 hours)

Expressway/Freeway

Driving

(Recommended 5 hours)

I certify and endorse that the above record is true and correct and my student has completed 30 hours of guided practice which includes at least 10 at nighttime.

Instructor’s Signature (if over 18 years of age student’s signature) Date

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Provisional License Application Checklist

When applying for the student’s provisional license, the following items must be taken to the driver license office:

VOE – (Verification of School Enrollment and Attendance) must be obtained from the school and be signed by the

school administrator or his/her designee (A high school diploma or GED if student has graduated) VOE issued during the

school year (home school, traditional, year round, etc.) expires 30 days from issuance. VOE issued the last 5 days of the

school year expires the first day of the following school year;

DE-964 (Driver Education Certificate) – from Parent Taught course provider

$11 Fee – The required fee for a provisional license;

ITTD Certificate – Impact Texas Teen Drivers Certificate- Must be dated within 90 days of the drive test

https://impacttexasteendrivers.dps.texas.gov/ (Contact the Texas Department of Public Safety for additional details);

Insurance Card - Current proof of liability insurance for the vehicle which will be used for the drive test; must have

physical copy.

Valid registration/inspection sticker – required for the vehicle which will be used for the drive test;

License Application - Application for Renewal/Replacement/Change of a Texas Driver License or Identification Card

(available online at http://dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-43.pdf or in any driver license office);

Social Security Card (actual card) – If you currently possess a Texas Learner License you are not required to present

your social security card. First time applicants for a Texas license (even for a Provisional license) must present a Social

Security Card. Individuals who have not applied for, been issued, or do not have a social security number may complete a

Social Security Affidavit;

Behind-the-Wheel Affidavit - Behind-the-Wheel Instruction – Driver Education Affidavit – (Page 18);

The following applicants must present additional documentation as follows:

a. If there has been a change in the applicant’s U.S. citizenship, they must present: a birth certificate issued by the

appropriate U.S. state (or District of Columbia) Bureau of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency; a Certificate of U.S.

Citizenship; a Certificate of U.S. Naturalization; a U.S. Citizen Identification Card; or an Identification Card for

Resident Citizens of the U.S.;

b. If the applicant is a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States, they must present a: Valid U.S. Dept. of

State “Immigrant Visa” or a Valid U.S. Resident Alien Card (I-551);

c. If the applicant is a refugee or asylee, he or she must present documentation indicating this status; or

d. If the applicant is not a citizen and is not a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., they must present valid

documentation issued by the U.S. Dept. of Justice, U.S. Dept. of State, U.S. Homeland Security, or U.S. Citizenship

and Immigration Services that shows Lawful Temporary Admission to the U.S. (If the lawful admission period

indicated on the document expires in less than six months, no learner license will be issued);

If the student was previously licensed (including a learner license) in another state, the out-of-state license must be

surrendered, or a Texas Department of Public Safety affidavit must be executed certifying the out of state license has

been lost, stolen, or is expired.

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Driver License Division

Classroom Instruction – Driver Education Affidavit

For Class C Learner License

All information on this affidavit, except the signature, must be typed or printed in black ink. The signature must

be written in black ink.

I, , valid driver license number , hereby certify that (Instructor’s Legal Name) (Driver License Number)

the following information contained in this form is true and correct. I am the instructor of , whose (Student’s Legal Name)

date of birth is , thereby meeting the age requirement to obtain a Class C learner license. (MM-DD-YYYY)

I certify that for the above-named student, I am the:

Parent Legal guardian Step-parent Step-grandparent Foster parent Grandparent

I acknowledge if one of the above relationships doesn’t apply, then by law, I’m not authorized to teach Parent Taught Drivers Education.

I certify that I:

1. Have submitted the $20 fee to enroll in the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s Parent Taught Driver Education

Program prior to beginning any instruction.

2. Possessed a valid driver license for the preceding three years;

3. Have not been convicted of Criminally Negligent Homicide;

4. Have not been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated;

5. Have not had my driving privileges suspended, revoked or forfeited in the past three years;

6. Had less than six surcharge points assigned to me at the time I began instructing the above-named student; and

I certify that I have instructed my student in the following Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation approved course of instruction:

32 hours of classroom instruction under the Block Driver Education Program Completion Date

6 hours of classroom instruction under the Concurrent Driver Education Program Completion Date

Title of TDLR-Approved PARENT TAUGHT Training Course: Course Number:

I acknowledge that falsely certifying the information contained in this affidavit will subject me to criminal penalties under

Texas Transportation Code 521.454.

(Signature) (Date)

Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , 20 .

(Notary Public in and for the State of Texas/Authorized Officer)

NOTE: One affidavit is required for each instructor who taught a student in each phase of the course. If there is more than one instructor, this

form may be photocopied for use by the other instructor(s). All instructors must accompany the student when applying for a learner license. This

affidavit must be signed either before a Driver License employee at the driver license office or before a Notary Public before coming to the

driver license office. The document(s) must be presented when the student applies for a learner license. Definition of a qualified instructor can

be found in the Parent Taught Driver Education Program Guide. DL-90A (Rev. 8/15)

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Driver License Division

Behind-the-Wheel Instruction – Driver Education Affidavit

For Class C Provisional Driver License

All information on this affidavit, except the signature, must be typed or printed in black ink. The signature must be written in black ink.

I, , valid driver license number , hereby certify that the (Instructor’s Legal Name) (Driver License Number)

following information contained in this form is true and correct. I am the instructor of , who is at least (Student’s Legal Name)

16 years of age, whose date of birth is , and who has held a Texas learner license or a Texas hardship license for at least six months.

(MM-DD-YYYY)

I further certify that I am the parent, stepparent, foster parent, legal guardian, step-grandparent, or grandparent of the above named student; I have not

been convicted of Criminally Negligent Homicide or Driving While Intoxicated; I have possessed a valid license for the preceding three years and my

license has not been suspended, revoked, or forfeited in the past three years for traffic related violations.

I further certify that I have instructed the above named student in the following Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation approved course of

instruction (mark only one area of instruction):

14 hours observation and in-car instruction – CONCURRENT with the remainder of the 32 hours of classroom instruction

Behind the Wheel Completion Date Classroom Completion Date

14 hours observation and in-car instruction – BLOCK; and

My student completed 30 hours of guided practice which included at least 10 hours of nighttime driving by an instructor that meets the

requirements of Section 521.222 (d) (2), Transportation Code.

Title of TDLR-Approved PARENT TAUGHT Training Course: Course Number:

Student’s Texas Learner License Number:

I acknowledge that falsely certifying the information contained in this affidavit will subject me to criminal penalties under Texas

Transportation Code 521.454.

(Signature) (Date)

Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , 20 .

(Notary Public in and for the State of Texas/Authorized Officer)

NOTE: One affidavit is required for each instructor who taught a student in each phase of the course. If there is more than one instructor, this form may be

photocopied for use by the other instructor(s). All instructors must accompany the student when applying for a provisional license. This affidavit must be signed

either before a Driver License employee at the driver license office or before a Notary Public before coming to the driver license office. The document(s) must be

presented when the student applies for a provisional license. The definition of a qualified instructor can be found in the Parent Taught Driver Education Program

Guide.

DL-90B (Rev. 8/15)

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Completing a Driver Education Completion Certificate (DE-964)

How-To During the parent taught driver education (PTDE) process, your student will earn a 2-part completion certificate referred to as a DE-964. Do NOT send these to TDLR, take them to DPS with the license application. The two parts to the certificate are:

For Learner License Only (part 1)

For Driver License Only (part 2)

Some DE-964’s may look different, since many of the PTDE courses create their own certificates, therefore this is a general guide to understanding a certificate and a step by step tutorial for the instructor on filling out the certificate prior to visiting the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

PART 1 EXAMPLE:

THIS IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY

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PART 1 EXAMPLE GUIDE:

1. Indicates a PTDE course was taken.

o mark this box if it isn’t already marked

2. Indicates the first 6 of 32 classroom hours have been completed and the student

is eligible for their learner license (Concurrent Method).

o mark if this method was used

3. Indicates the entire 32 hours of classroom have been completed and the student

is eligible for their learner license (Block Method).

o mark if this method was used

4. If the DPS written exam was taken with the PTDE course provider, a passing

grade will be marked in this area, otherwise the written exam will be taken at

DPS. The vision exam will be taken at DPS.

o DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING IN THIS AREA

5. Lists the student’s information

o this may already be filled out

6. The person who is listed with TDLR as the PTDE instructor must:

a. Sign above “PT Instructor”

b. Write in their valid driver license number

c. Write in the name of the PTDE course curriculum that was purchased

o this may already be filled out

d. Write in the “TDLR PT Course” number (this number can be found on

the course website or in the curriculum packet the course sent you

o this may already be filled out

e. Write in the date the first 6 of 32 classroom hours were completed

(Concurrent Method) or write in the date the entire 32 hours of

classroom were completed (Block Method).

o this may already be filled out

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PART 2 EXAMPLE:

THIS IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY

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PART 2 EXAMPLE GUIDE:

1. Indicates a PTDE course was taken

o mark this box if its isn’t already marked

2. Indicates the 7 & 7 in-car hours have been completed

o mark this box if its isn’t already marked

3. This area does not pertain to a PTDE course; your certificate may not even have

this information listed, disregard.

4. This area will be filled out with the student’s information

5. Fill in:

a. Student’s permit number

b. The date all 32 hours of classroom was completed

c. The date the 7 & 7 in-car hours have been completed

6. The person who is listed with TDLR as the PTDE instructor must:f. Sign above “PT Instructor”

g. Write in your valid driver license number

h. Write in the name of the PTDE course curriculum that was purchased

o this may already be filled out

i. The PTDE Course Provider signature area is optional to the course

owner and can be left blank.

o DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING IN THIS AREA

j. Write in the “TDLR PT Course” number (this number can be found on

the course website or in the curriculum packet the course sent you

o this may already be filled out

k. Write in the date the 32 classroom hours and the 7 & 7 in-car hours

were completed.

o this may already be filled out

7. Indicates the 30 hours of additional in-car practice hours have been completeda. mark this box to certify the 30 hours were completed

b. sign above “Instructor”

c. write in your valid driver license number

d. write in the date of which the DE-964 is signed

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Texas Residency Affidavit

Instructions for completion are on back of form

To be eligible for a Texas driver license or identification card, the applicant must be a resident of or domiciled in Texas. If the applicant cannot provide two acceptable residency documents from the list found on the back of this form, this affidavit may be used as evidence of residency in Texas. *Texas domicile rules are in the Texas Administrative Code (37 TAC §§ 15.49 and 16.15).

The applicant for a Texas driver license or identification card must complete Section A.

A. Applicant Information

Name

Residence Address City State ZIP Code

I certify that the information provided above is true and correct. I understand that according to Texas law, it is a crime to knowingly make any false statement relating to the application for a driver license or identification card.

Applicant’s Signature Date

A representative who provides services to the applicant at the address in Section A must complete Section B certifying that the applicant resides or receives services at that address. The individual who resides at the address in Section A must complete Section B certifying that the applicant resides at that address and provide two acceptable documents establishing proof of residency. If the individual who completes Section B is not related to the applicant, they must accompany the applicant and submit this affidavit in person.

B. Individual or Representative Information

Name of Individual or Representative

If a representative, please provide the affiliate organization

Business or Residence Address City State ZIP Code

The applicant and the individual or representative must sign Section B.

The individual or representative for the applicant must certify and sign the following section. I certify the information submitted on behalf of the above applicant is true and correct. The applicant does live at my residence or receives services at the location listed above. I understand that according to Texas law, it is a crime to knowingly make any false statement relating to application for a driver license or identification card.

Certifier’s Signature Date

Notarization (if required) may be provided in the space below

DL-5 (Rev. 2/13)

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Instructions for Texas Residency Affidavit The applicant must use this affidavit to support their claim of residency or being domiciled in Texas. This form and any proof submitted do not guarantee the issuance of a Texas driver license or identification card. The form must be complete, legible, and signed by the applicant and the individual or representative. Provide copies of two acceptable documents to support the applicant’s claim of residence or domicile in Texas.

For individuals who are related: provide copies of two acceptable residency documents, document(s) demonstrating

family relationship, and the signed affidavit. Acceptable documents demonstrating family relationship may include, but are not limited to:

Marriage license

Military dependent identification card

Birth certificate

Adoption records

For individuals who are non-family: provide copies of two acceptable residency documents and the signed affidavit. The individual must accompany the applicant and present a valid Texas driver license or identification card.

A representative of a governmental entity, not-for-profit organization, assisted care facility/home, adult assisted living facility/home, homeless shelter, transitional service provider, or group/halfway house must provide a notarized letter certifying to the address where the applicant resides or receives services and verifying they receive mail for the applicant in lieu of two acceptable residency documents. This representative is not required to accompany the applicant.

An applicant is not required to comply with this section if they are subject to the address confidentiality program

administered by the Office of the Attorney General or currently incarcerated in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility.

DPS determines if submitted documents are acceptable and has the authority to reject or require additional evidence to verify residence address.

Acceptable residency documents: The following are acceptable as long as they include the name of the applicant and their Texas residential address and show the applicant has lived in Texas for at least 30 days prior to application:

Current deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet, or a residential rental/leaseagreement

Valid, unexpired Texas voter registration card

Texas motor vehicle registration or title

Texas boat registration or title

Texas concealed handgun license

An electric, water, natural gas, satellite television, cable television, or non-cellular telephone statement datedwithin 90 days of the date of application

Selective Service card

Current homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy or homeowner’s or renter’s insurance statement or currentautomobile insurance policy or an automobile insurance statement

Texas high school, college, or university report card or transcript for the current school year

W-2 or 1099 tax form from the current tax year

Mail from financial institutions; including checking, savings, investment account, and credit card statementsdated within 90 days of the date of application

Mail from a federal, state, county, or city government agency dated within 90 days of the date of application

Current automobile payment booklet

Current documents issued by the US military indicating residence address

Document from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice indicating the applicant's recent release or parole

Medical or health card

Pre-printed paycheck or payment stub dated within 90 days of the date of application

Current Form DS2019, I-20, or a document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services(Non-commercial driver license and identification cards only)

End of Program Guide