How many practice hours do you need in Texas?
In Texas, a learner driver must log 30 hours of supervised driving practice—including 10 at night—before applying for a license.
Texas learner permit requirements
- Minimum permit age: 15
- Supervised practice required: 30 hours total, 10 at night
- Permit hold period: 6 months
- License eligibility age: 16
- How hours are certified: Behind-the-wheel instruction log from your approved driver-education program.
Driver licensing in Texas is handled by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice are completed through an approved driver-education program; the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) course is also required.
Requirements change and have exceptions. Always confirm the current rules with the Texas DPS before applying.
Texas's graduated licensing stages
Drive only with a licensed adult 21+; complete driver ed and 30 hours of practice (10 at night).
Issued after holding the learner license 6 months; night and passenger limits apply until 18.
Provisional restrictions are removed.
Driving restrictions for new Texas drivers
With a provisional license, you can't drive between midnight and 5 a.m. except for work, school, or a medical emergency.
With a provisional license, you can't carry more than one passenger under 21 who isn't a family member.
Drivers under 18 may not use any wireless communication device while driving.
Log every Texas practice hour automatically
DriveMint tracks each supervised drive with GPS, separates day and night hours, and generates a DMV-ready report—so you can prove all 30 hours without a paper logbook.
Texas driving practice FAQs
How many driving hours do you need in Texas?+
Texas requires 30 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 at night, before applying for a license.
Do I have to take driver education in Texas?+
Yes — applicants under 18 must complete an approved driver-education course, which includes the behind-the-wheel practice requirement.
Is the practice-hour requirement 30 or more hours?+
Approved programs require at least 30 hours of behind-the-wheel practice, including 10 at night, logged and certified by the supervising adult.