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Texas commercial driver and learner's permit exams now in English only

Effective Monday, all Texas Commercial Driver License and Commercial Learner's Permit knowledge exams will be given in English only, according to a release from the Texas Dept. of Public Safety.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

Texas removes Spanish language option for commercial driver’s license tests

WCJB TV20 · 10h

State updates commercial driver’s license and learner permit exams to be English-only

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Texas CDL knowledge tests now offered only in English

A major change is now in effect for Texans seeking a commercial driver license, as all CDL and commercial learner's permit knowledge exams are now being administered exclusively in English.

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Texas removes Spanish language option for commercial driver's license tests

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Texas CDL written exam now in English only

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CDL tests in Texas now offered only in English, DPS says

Applicants scheduled for CDL or CLP tests on or after June 1, 2026, must take the exam in English.

The Comanche Chief

DPS Announces Changes to CDL Knowledge Testing

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces changes to the state’s commercial driver license (CDL) testing process. Effective today, all Texas CDL and commercial learner permit (CLP)