

If your license has been expired for more than two years, you must also take a written and driving test. However, if you have a valid out-of-state license you only have to take a vision test assuming you have the requisite documentation listed below.
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A vision, driving and written test is required for those who seek a driver license for the first time. You must be at least 16 years of age (15 for a learner’s permit which allows a minor to drive with someone in the front seat that is 21 years old and holds a valid driver license).

Requirements for Getting a Driver License

At the time of this publication renewals could be done online with the link on the DPS Home Page and for a list of offices go to Driver License/ID Related Information and then Driver License Office Locations. You can find a list of driver license offices under the State section, Department of Public Safety. To find the nearest office from your location, you can look online at Information can also be found in your phone directory under government offices (“The Blue Pages”). You must fill out an application for a driver license at any local Texas Driver license office. The following information should help you obtain a Texas Driver License. A person 18 - 75 years of age with a valid out-of-country driver license in his or her possession may drive a private, non-commercial motor vehicle in the state of Texas for up to 1 year from the date of entry to the United States if the individual’s home country has reciprocity with the United States. In Texas, everyone who drives a motor vehicle is required to have a valid driver license.
