Texas Workforce Commission — Career Schools & Colleges

Main regulatory page for licensed career schools in Texas. Covers licensing requirements, renewal, and compliance obligations.

TWC

Texas Education Code Chapter 132 — Career Schools

Statutory authority governing career schools and colleges in Texas. Defines enrollment agreements, refund policies, and catalog requirements.

TWC / Texas Legislature

Texas Administrative Code Title 40 Part 20 — Career Schools

Administrative rules implementing Chapter 132. Covers instructor qualifications, facility standards, and program approval.

TWC

TWC Enrollment Agreement Requirements

Required disclosures and provisions for enrollment agreements, including cancellation and refund policies.

TWC

TWC School Catalog Requirements

What must be included in the school catalog: program descriptions, tuition, policies, and faculty qualifications.

TWC

TWC Refund Policy Requirements

Mandatory refund schedule and policy language for Texas career schools.

TWC

FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Final Rule

The 2022 ELDT final rule establishing curriculum requirements, instructor qualifications, and TPR registration for CDL training providers.

FMCSA

Training Provider Registry (TPR)

Official TPR portal. Schools must register and maintain active status to provide ELDT training.

FMCSA

49 CFR Part 380 — ELDT Requirements

Federal regulation codifying ELDT curriculum, BTW hours, range skills, and instructor certification requirements.

FMCSA / eCFR

ELDT Curriculum — Class A Theory & BTW

Required theory topics and behind-the-wheel (BTW) curriculum for Class A CDL applicants.

FMCSA

FMCSA Instructor Certification Requirements

Qualifications required for ELDT theory and BTW instructors, including CDL class and endorsement requirements.

FMCSA

FMCSA Record-Keeping Requirements

Required records for ELDT training: student completion certificates, BTW logs, and retention periods.

FMCSA

Texas DPS — CDL Third-Party Testing Program

Authorization requirements for third-party CDL skills test examiners in Texas. Covers examiner certification and testing site approval.

Texas DPS

Texas Transportation Code Chapter 522 — CDL

State statute governing commercial driver licenses in Texas, including testing requirements and examiner authority.

Texas Legislature

Texas Administrative Code Title 37 Part 1 — DPS CDL Rules

Administrative rules for CDL testing, vehicle inspection standards, and examiner conduct.

Texas DPS

FMCSA CDL Testing Standards — 49 CFR Part 383

Federal standards for CDL knowledge and skills tests, including score sheets and test route requirements.

FMCSA / eCFR

Texas DPS CDL Vehicle Inspection Requirements

Vehicle eligibility and inspection standards for vehicles used in CDL skills testing.

Texas DPS

Texas Secretary of State — Business Entity Search

Verify active business entity status, registered agent, and filing history.

Texas SOS

Texas Department of Insurance — Commercial Auto

Minimum liability insurance requirements for commercial vehicles used in CDL training.

Texas DOI

FMCSA — Motor Carrier Registration (USDOT Number)

Registration requirements for motor carriers operating commercial vehicles. Relevant if vehicles are operated in interstate commerce.

FMCSA

Texas Attorney General — Data Privacy & Security

Texas data privacy obligations for businesses collecting student personal information.

Texas AG

IRS — Employer Identification Number (EIN)

EIN requirements for business operations, payroll, and tax filings.

IRS