What does Texas DPS require for passenger vehicles?
A CDL with a P endorsement authorises driving a commercial vehicle carrying passengers, after extra testing; in some cases you hold a commercial learner permit with that endorsement for at least 14 days first. DPS also lists a P31 restriction on Class C licences that bars driving a taxi, bus or emergency vehicle.[1]
When does a limo company need state authority?
TxDMV lists large limousines among vehicles that can trigger intrastate passenger-carrier rules; operating a vehicle designed for more than 15 passengers including the driver requires TxDMV operating authority.[2]
Who licenses taxi and limo drivers then?
Texas cities license taxi and limousine drivers through their own ground transportation rules, so check the city where you will pick up passengers.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a chauffeur license in Texas?
No state chauffeur licence exists in Texas; CDLs, TxDMV authority for large vehicles, and city driver permits do the job instead.
Sources
Fees and rules change. Each source is the official page we read, with the date we read it; check it before you apply or pay.
- [1] Texas DPS: Driver license endorsements and restrictions (read 8 Nov 2026)
- [2] Texas DMV: Tips for compliant operations as a Texas bus operator (read 8 Nov 2026)
