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Third-party road test locations in Houston, TX

58 locations in Houston are approved by the state to give the official driver license road test. Testing at a school can be much faster than waiting for a state office appointment.

State road test wait near Houston, TX

Next available non-CDL drive test appointment at the nearest Texas DPS driver license offices:

OfficeDistanceNext drive test
Houston Dacoma~0 mi13 days
Houston East (Tidwell)~0 mi14 days
Houston Gessner Mega Center~0 mi7 days

Source: Texas DPS Driver License Office Wait Times, updated 11/15/2026. Estimated days until the next available appointment, based on the previous business day. Earlier openings from cancellations may exist. Distances are approximate straight-line miles.

Approved driving schools can often test you sooner. Call to check their next opening.

Approved road test locations in Houston

Listings source: Texas DPS list of authorized Third Party Skills Testing (TPST) schools, last checked November 15, 2026.

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Questions about road tests in Houston

Can I take my driver's license road test at a driving school in Houston?

Yes. 58 locations in Houston are on the Texas DPS list of schools approved to give the official Class C drive test. You still need to meet the state's eligibility rules.

How much does a third-party road test cost?

Each school sets its own price, and Texas DPS does not regulate what schools charge for the drive test. Call the school or check its website for current pricing before you book.

Can I keep my state appointment while I test at a school?

Some Texas schools say you can't hold a pending state drive test appointment while you test with them. Ask the school about its rules before you book, and cancel any state appointment if they require it.