Sec. 1001.2043. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENT-TAUGHT DRIVER EDUCATION PROVIDER. (a) Before a parent-taught driver education provider license may be issued, the department must determine that the applicant has:
(1) an adequate method by which a person completing a parent-taught driver education course under Section 1001.112 using the provider's course materials may submit proof of:
(A) completion of the course; or
(B) passage of an examination administered by the provider under Section 1001.112(e);
(2) hired or contracted with only driver education instructors, if the provider elects to hire or contract with an instructor to assist with driver education; and
(3) adequate testing and security measures to validate a student's active participation in a driver education course conducted using course materials provided remotely through the Internet.
(b) Except as specifically provided by this chapter, a parent-taught driver education provider that provides driver education course materials remotely through the Internet is not subject to any course or curriculum requirements established by the commission or department for online driver education providers.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 5.24, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 1001 - Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Subchapter E. Licensing of Driver Training Providers
Section 1001.201. License Required
Section 1001.202. Locations for In-Person Driver Education Providers
Section 1001.204. Requirements for Driver Education Provider License
Section 1001.2041. Requirements for In-Person Driver Education Provider
Section 1001.2042. Requirements for Online Driver Education Provider
Section 1001.2043. Requirements for Parent-Taught Driver Education Provider
Section 1001.206. Requirements for Driving Safety Provider License
Section 1001.207. Bond Requirements: Driver Education Provider
Section 1001.209. Bond Requirements: Driving Safety Provider
Section 1001.210. Alternate Form of Security
Section 1001.211. Issuance and Form of License
Section 1001.213. License Not Transferable; Change of Ownership