Teen & Parent-Taught Driver’s Ed

HOUSTON DRIVING SAFETY

Teen & Parent-Taught Driver’s Ed in Houston

Complete a TDLR-approved Texas Driver Education course designed for teens and families choosing the Parent-Taught Driver Education (PTDE) option. Fully online, self-paced, and accepted statewide.

  • Approved for Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education
  • Online & self-paced for teens and parents
  • Meets Texas DPS and TDLR requirements

This course is required before a teen can apply for a Texas learner license under the Parent-Taught Driver Education program.

Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education Course — $60

This Texas-approved teen driver education course is designed for families completing driver training at home using the Parent-Taught Driver Education method.

What’s Included in the $60 Course

  • 32 hours of required classroom instruction
  • Online, self-paced access for teens
  • Parent-taught structure approved by TDLR
  • Completion certificate for DPS documentation

After completing this course, parents and teens can continue the behind-the-wheel portion of training as required by Texas law.

Start Teen Driver’s Ed

How Parent-Taught Driver’s Ed Works in Texas

Enroll in the course

Register online and begin the Texas-approved classroom instruction.

Complete online lessons

Teens work through the course at their own pace.

Receive completion certificate

Use this certificate for DPS and permit requirements.

Finish behind-the-wheel training

Parents complete the required driving hours with their teen.

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Begin your Texas Parent-Taught Driver Education course today.

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Teen & Parent-Taught Driver’s Ed FAQs

Is this course approved for Parent-Taught Driver Education in Texas?

Yes. This course is fully approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for Parent-Taught Driver Education.

Who is eligible for Parent-Taught Driver Education?

Texas allows parents or legal guardians to teach their teen driver education if all state requirements are met.

Does this course allow my teen to get a learner permit?

Yes. After completing the classroom portion, teens can use the certificate to apply for a Texas learner license.

Is behind-the-wheel driving included?

The online course covers classroom instruction. Parents complete the required behind-the-wheel hours separately.

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4 Steps to Success

Step 1 | Request permission from the court


Prior to diving into your online defensive driving course in Texas, confirm your eligibility for online traffic dismissal, as certain traffic violations may not be applicable for this program. Obtain permission from the court either in person or through email channels. Typically, you’ll need a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and the necessary court fees to proceed.

Step 2 | Sign up with $25 Defensive Driving


Get our driving safety course designed for accessibility on any phone, computer, or tablet. With our online ticket dismissal feature, swiftly resolve a ticket and avoid adding points to your driving record.

Step 3 | Finish $25 Defensive Driving before your deadline


The court will provide a specific timeframe within which you must complete the Texas driver safety course. Although the online Texas defensive driving course for ticket dismissal typically spans around 6 hours, be diligent in ensuring you meet the deadline.

Step 4 | Bring your certificate to the court

Provide your $25 Defensive Driving certificate of completion and driving record to the court. Bam! Your ticket is eliminated.

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