SECTION 16.21. Application for Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL)  


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  • (a) An application must be completed by all original applicants for a CDL.

    (b) Original applicants for:

    (1) a Texas CDL must present proof of identity as required by §15.24 of this title (relating to Identification of Applicants).

    (2) a Non-Domiciled Texas CDL must present proof of identity as required by Texas Transportation Code, §522.021(a-1).

    (c) A separate application must be completed by all applicants for a farm-related service industry (FRSI) restricted CDL. The reverse side of the application must be completed by the applicant's employer. This application will also be used any time the holder of an FRSI CDL requests to renew or revalidate the license.

    (d) The applicant must provide proof of Social Security number. For a list of acceptable documents for providing the Social Security number, refer to §15.42(b) of this title (relating to Social Security Number).

    (e) All applicants must provide information relating to United States citizenship or lawful presence and provide their county of residence at the time of application.

Source Note: The provisions of this §16.21 adopted to be effective September 14, 2016, 41 TexReg 7117