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Before Going to DPS ...

There will be a DOCUMENT (and video) in Module Zero of your WorkCenter to show you what is REQUIRED before going to the TX DPS.

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General assistance is available by calling the office helpline at 210-610-3119 (San Antonio), 214-983-1554 (Dallas), 281-345-4177 (Houston), 409-748-8044 (Beaumont), or 806-414-8832 (West TX) and/or by sending email to Parenttaught@comcast.net are both available.

Coursework Completion ...

You have 10 months from your original date of enrollment (purchase) to complete your coursework to obtain a DE964 to obtain your State of Texas Drivers License.

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All About Coursework (Learning or Teaching)

What is the timeline to complete the course?

A minimum of 76 hours of actual instruction time is required to complete the driver education course.

There are some requirements to keep in mind:

The 'Classroom' thirty-two (32) hours must not be completed in fewer than sixteen calendar days.
The 'Behind-the-Wheel' fourteen (14) hours plus the additional 30 hours of driving practice must not be completed in fewer than forty-four calendar days.
Prior to taking the Driving Test the student must watch a 2-hour ITTD video. Upon completion, the student will receive a dated certificate. This certificate is valid for 90 days to pass the driving test and receive a Texas Drivers License. If the ITTD certificate expires, the student must view the ITTD video to obtain another 90 day period of time.