Texas Teen Driving Log Requirements (2026)
Texas requires learner permit drivers to complete at least 30 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night under Tex. Transp. Code § 521.222. All practice sessions must be certified with dates, driving conditions, and supervisor signatures before scheduling the DMV road test.
Texas requirements at a glance
| Total supervised hours | 30 hours |
|---|---|
| Night hours required | 10 hours |
| Day hours (non-night) | 20 hours |
| Minimum permit age | 15 years |
| Minimum license age | 16 years |
| Official DMV log form | Official supervised driving log |
| State statutory code | Tex. Transp. Code § 521.222 |
What counts as night driving in Texas?
States set their own night-hour rules, so check the official Texas licensing source before relying on a drive toward your night-hour requirement. Sunset changes through the year, which can make a fixed clock-time plan misleading.
- Texas requires at least 10 of your 30 hours to be completed at night.
- Sunset shifts daily — confirm how Texas defines night driving instead of relying on a fixed schedule like "drive after 7 PM."
- DriveHours uses local sunset data to help you plan; confirm the current state rule before treating a session as a required night hour.
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