• The instructor must be the student’s parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, foster parent or legal guardian appointed by a court. A power of attorney is not considered a legal guardian. Additionally, a parent, legal guardian, or a judge of a court with jurisdiction over the student can designate a person to instruct the course who:
  • is at least 25 years old;
  • does not charge a fee for conducting the course; and
  • has at least seven years of driving experience.
• The instructor must have a valid driver license for the prior three years. If you held an out-of-state license during the past three years, you will be required to provide a copy of your driving record showing your three years of licensed driving history.
• Instructors cannot have:
  • a conviction (including a probated sentence) of criminally negligent homicide
  • a conviction (including a probated sentence) of driving while intoxicated in the last seven years
  • had their driver license suspended, revoked or forfeited for traffic related violations in the past three years; or six or more points assigned to their driver license.

It is Your Responsibility to determine if your instructor is eligible, carefully review the requirements before proceeding with the course. If you do not have an eligible instructor send an email to contact@herdriversed.com and we’ll find a solution to help get you on the road!

I purchased the Parent Taught Driver Education Program Guide and need to change the instructor. How do I do that?

If you have not gone to the DPS yet do the following:

Please contact the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation email customer service with the following information:

1. the receipt number or the student’s full name and date of birth;
2. the new instructor’s name; and
3. how you would like to receive the new guide (mail or email).

If you have gone to the DPS do the following:

1. Order a new PTDE packet from TDLR
2. Contact us and have us reset your course progress.

You cannot take this course without an eligible instructor. See if you can find someone else to be your instructor and follow the steps listed above. If you cannot find an instructor and you are eligible for a refund please contact us.