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The PTDE process begins with the TDLR Program Guide and an approved PTDE course. Eligible family instructors include parents, step-parents, grandparents, step-grandparents, foster parents, and legal guardians. (Texas Licensing & Regulation)

The teen can begin the classroom phase at 14 but must be at least 15 for the learner license. The selected concurrent or block structure determines how much classroom work must be completed before the learner license. (Texas Licensing & Regulation)

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Current TDLR materials identify 32 hours of classroom instruction for the current teen program structure, along with seven hours of behind the wheel instruction, seven hours of observation, and 30 additional supervised driving hours, including 10 hours at night. (Texas Licensing & Regulation)

The current TDLR information should be used when older DPS web pages display different classroom figures.

After the learner license stage, DPS requires the applicable supervised driving, in car training, six month learner period, Impact Texas Teen Drivers program, and driving test before the provisional license. (Texas Department of Public Safety)

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First time applicants ages 18 through 24 generally must complete the six hour adult driver education course. Applicants 25 and older do not have a mandatory driver education requirement. DPS also lists an exception for qualifying new Texas residents who surrender a valid, unexpired out of state license. (Texas Department of Public Safety)

ITAD is separate from the six hour course and must be completed within 90 days before the skills test. (Impact Texas Drivers)

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Teen applicants follow the Texas Graduated Driver License program, beginning with the learner license and progressing to the provisional license after the required training and practice. (Texas Department of Public Safety)

Adult applicants have a separate process. Those ages 18 through 24 who are first time applicants generally need the adult course before completing the applicable testing and licensing steps. (Texas Department of Public Safety)

Fort Bend County's road network includes both high speed regional highways and smaller Farm to Market roads. County mapping identifies FM 2919, FM 361, FM 442, FM 360, FM 1875, US 59, SH 36, SH 6, SH 99, and other routes. (Fort Bend County GIS)

The county therefore gives a new driver very different driving environments within a relatively short distance.

FM 2919 is central to Kendleton. Fort Bend County records identify projects along FM 2919 in the city, including improvements associated with local infrastructure. (Fort Bend County)

The county also identifies a project extending 1st Street from FM 2919 to Crawford Street to provide a second point of access for the area. (Fort Bend County)

For a beginning driver, that means local practice should include careful observation at intersections, awareness of changing road conditions, and understanding how a local street connects to the regional highway system.

FM 2919

FM 2919 is the most directly relevant state route in Kendleton. It connects local neighborhoods and community destinations and serves as an important link to the broader county network.

US 59 and I 69

US 59, forming part of the I 69 corridor, is the major regional north south route serving this part of Fort Bend County. A new driver moving from Kendleton toward larger communities needs to be prepared for substantially higher speeds and more complex traffic.

FM 361 and FM 360

These Farm to Market routes are part of the county's broader rural and small community road system.

Kendleton is a useful place to emphasize the difference between local road driving and regional highway driving.

A driver who is comfortable on FM 2919 or neighborhood streets may face a very different situation when entering the US 59 and I 69 corridor. Speed changes, lane selection, larger vehicles, and longer stopping distances all become more significant.

Students should build experience gradually rather than moving immediately from low traffic local roads to high speed highways.

Fort Bend County has documented transportation and infrastructure projects in Kendleton, including work involving FM 2919 and local street connections. (Fort Bend County)

Beginning drivers should treat construction signs and temporary traffic control as part of normal driving rather than assuming a familiar road will always look the same.

Texas law also now requires driver education completed on or after September 1, 2026 to address work zone dangers and penalties. (Texas Licensing & Regulation)

Kendleton residents can complete an eligible online driver education classroom portion without traveling to a classroom in another city.

The county's larger communities, including Richmond, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Katy, and Houston, also have local driving and DPS resources that may be useful when the student's program requires in car instruction.

Needville

Needville is one of the smaller communities in the southern part of the county and provides another example of the transition between local roads and rural highways.

Rosenberg

Rosenberg is especially important for Kendleton residents because the Fort Bend County DPS Mega Center is located there.

Richmond

Richmond is the county seat and a major administrative and transportation center.

Rosenberg Mega Center

27750 Southwest Freeway Rosenberg, TX 77471

This is the principal DPS Mega Center in Fort Bend County. (Texas Department of Public Safety)

Driver license services are appointment based. (Texas Department of Public Safety)

Texas DPS locations, services, appointment availability, and operating hours can change. Check DPS before visiting.

For Kendleton students who need professional in car instruction or skills testing, the current DPS list includes nearby Fort Bend County providers such as:

• Coastline Academy, 902 FM 359, Richmond, TX 77406, 281-762-0958
• Lola Escuela De Manejo, 28000 Southwest Fwy., Suite H3, Rosenberg, TX 77471, 713-585-5611
• Riverstone Driving Academy, 4108 Ave. I, Rosenberg, TX 77471, 281-239-3409
• My First Drive Driving School, 13802 FM 1464 Suite B, Richmond, TX 77407, 832-975-1950
• West Houston Driving School, 8433 FM 1464 Suite C, Richmond, TX 77406, 832-525-6570
• Sugar Land Driving School, 11920 Hwy 6 South Suite 550, Sugar Land, TX 77498, 281-568-4400 (Texas Department of Public Safety)

These are local resources only. Inclusion does not imply affiliation or endorsement by DriverEdToGo or CyberActive, Inc. Confirm current services, eligibility, availability, pricing, and scheduling directly with the school.

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Fort Bend County's current municipal mapping identifies Arcola, Beasley, Fairchilds, Fulshear, Houston, Katy, Kendleton, Meadows Place, Missouri City, Needville, Orchard, Pearland, Pleak, Richmond, Rosenberg, Simonton, Stafford, Sugar Land, Thompsons, and Weston Lakes. (Fort Bend County)