Planning a Texas CDL visit from Little Rock
If you hold an Arkansas permit, decide where you want to finish the process before you leave Little Rock, North Little Rock or Conway. Texas vehicle availability answers one question. Arkansas issuance and acceptance of your specific test plan answer another.
If you intend to test in Arkansas
Ask Arkansas which permit documents, medical status and training entries it expects. Ask us about eligible Texas behind-the-wheel training, then arrange an Arkansas test and suitable test vehicle through the appropriate parties. A Texas training reservation covers only the services confirmed in writing.
If you intend to test in Texas
Describe your Arkansas CLP, class and training in Texas to the proposed Texas testing office. Ask whether it can accept the appointment and transmit results to Arkansas. Check with Arkansas Driver Services about any other steps for issuance. Complete both calls before paying for travel.
Budget for the return home
Ask for an itemized Texas price and allow for Arkansas licensing costs, time away from work and any return trip. Keep the meeting address, test address and instructions from each agency in one place.
What drivers ask us
What if I am moving permanently from Little Rock to Texas?
That is a separate application path. Use the relocation checklist to identify documents for your actual Texas residence, then have DPS confirm the requirements for your situation.
Choose your next step
Tell us which state will issue your CDL and whether you already have a test date.