Who Is Eligible to teach Parent Taught drivers ed?
Eligible Instructors: • parent, • stepparent, • grandparent, • step-grandparent, • foster parent or legal guardian – A legal guardian is defined as a guardian who has been legally appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction (Power of Attorney is not legally sufficient). The instructor must have a valid TEXAS driver license. Active US military personnel and their spouse may participate as instructors if they hold a valid license from their state of permanent residence or last duty station for the preceding three years.. The instructor cannot have a conviction (including a probated sentence) of criminally negligent homicide or driving while intoxicated. Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Criminal Negligent Homicide convictions (including a probated sentence) are a permanent entry on the driver record. DWI’s are indefinite and therefore, makes the instructor ineligible to teach the student the Parent Taught Driver Education Program. The instructor’s license may not be suspended, revoke
