Everything you need to start a profitable driving school in Texas. TDLR licensing, surety bond, endorsements, revenue projections, and the complete business system.
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License Fee: $500 (provider application) + $10,000 surety bond
Population: 30.5 million
Licensed through TDLR as a Driver Education Provider. $500 initial fee + $10,000 surety bond. Endorsement types: In-Person, Online, Parent-Taught. Annual renewal required.
📊 305,000+ new teen drivers — the second-largest market in the US
Second-largest state with massive population growth; DFW, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio are all booming
Startup costs typically range from $10,000 to $50,000, depending on vehicles, classroom setup, and insurance. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licensing fees are additional.
Licensed through TDLR as a Driver Education Provider. $500 initial fee + $10,000 surety bond. Endorsement types: In-Person, Online, Parent-Taught. Annual renewal required.
Based on Texas's average lesson price of $50-$80/hour, a single-instructor school can earn $48750+ per year.
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