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Question: How to Obtain a Texas Drivers License?

Getting your Texas drivers license is a fairly easy task. Here's how you can obtain your driver's license in Texas.

Answer: Anyone with a valid driver's license who moves to Texas from another state has 30 days to obtain a Texas Driver License. To apply, licensed applicants (18 years and older) must do the following:

  • Provide proof of identity
  • A Social Security number
  • Proof of Texas vehicle registration
  • Liability insurance (if you own a vehicle)
  • Complete necessary documentation at any Texas Driver License office.
  • Pay a fee of $24.00
  • Pass a vision exam
  • Surrender your old out-of-state license.

If you are unlicensed or have an expired out-of-state license, then you must pass written and driving exams as well as the vision test. Below are the Houston Texas driver license office locations:
  • 4545 Dacoma, 77092
  • 12220 South Gessner, 77071
  • 10503 Grand Road, 77070
  • 1601 Townhurst, 77043
  • 3502 Dover, 77017
  • 8825 Tidwell, 77078
  • 15403 Vantage Parkway East, Suite 300, 77032
  • Most Texas drivers license office hours are from 8am - 5pm.

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