1. (a) A learner's license authorizes the driving of the same vehicles authorized by a classified driver's license.
2. (b) A learner's license is a regular photo-type Class A, B, or C license restricted to "accompanied by licensed driver age 18 or over in front seat" or Class M license restricted to "licensed motorcycle operator age 18 or over in sight." The standard fee and expiration dates apply to a learner's license.
3. (c) An instruction permit is a driving permit without a photograph. It is issued to any beginning driver for any class of vehicles subject to applicable age and driver education requirements. Class A, B, or C type permits will be restricted to "accompanied by licensed driver age 18 or over in front seat" or the Class M permit will be restricted to "licensed motorcycle operator age 18 or over in sight." The fee for an instruction permit is $5.00.
4. (d) An instruction permit is renewable only as a photo-type learner's license with statutory validity period applicable to under 18 years of age and 18 years of age and older. A learner's license or instruction permit authorizes the driving of vehicles subject to the license classification and restrictions on the permit. Any restriction which would permit driving any vehicle without an accompanying driver requires a regular photo-type license with the statutory validity period.
5. (e) Minor's restricted driver's license (MRDL) or hardship license issued under the hardship provisions, except 60-day permits, will be a photo-type license which expires on the licensee's birth date.

Source Note:The provisions of this §15.5 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective November 27, 1990, 15 TexReg 6501.