Texas Driving Log | Track supervised driving hours

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Driving Log is not affiliated with the Texas DMV or any state agency; we follow the published requirements. Last updated July 2026.

Why Texas families use it

Thousands of drives logged and counting.

Automatic hour tracking

Counted and remaining totals update as you log — no manual math or paper tally.

Day & night, tracked separately

Texas asks for 30 total / 10 night hours — we track both so nothing's a surprise at the end.

Magic-link login

No passwords. Secure access from any device with a simple email link.

Free to use

Logging and tracking are free. No subscription, no surprises.

Nothing to download

Works right in your browser on any phone or computer — no app store, no install.

How it works

1. Log each supervised drive in a few taps (day or night).
2. Watch your progress toward Texas's 30 total / 10 night hours.
3. Keep an accurate record you can reference whenever you need it.

What Texas requires

In Texas, a learner permit is available starting at age 15 (with driver education). Texas requires 30 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night before a teen can finish the supervised-driving stage of licensing.

The completed log is submitted on the TDLR Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Log (30 Hours).

Official sources: TDLR Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Log (30 Hours) Official Texas DMV

Requirements change; always confirm the current rules with your state's licensing agency or the official form.

Texas submits a completed log — see submit vs. certify.

Who is this for?

Parents

Keep an accurate record of your teen's supervised hours without a clipboard.

Guardians

Oversee practice drives and see progress at a glance from any device.

Driving instructors

Coordinate with families on the hours a student still needs.

Teens

See exactly how close you are to Texas's requirement.

Why not paper?

Totals add up automatically — no arithmetic errors at the end.
Nothing to lose — your log lives in your account, not the glovebox.
Day and night hours are tracked separately, the way Texas counts them.
A clean, always-available record you can reference whenever you need it.

Common mistakes

Under-counting night hours. Texas asks for 10 at night, and night minutes are the easiest to lose track of on paper.
Adding up the running total by hand. A paper tally is easy to miscount; the app keeps the math for you.
Losing the paper log. Months of practice can disappear with one misplaced sheet — your entries stay in your account.
Waiting until the end to record everything. Log each drive as it happens so the dates and totals stay accurate.

Texas requirements checklist

Confirm learner-permit eligibility (age 15, with driver education).
Log 30 total hours of supervised driving.
Include at least 10 hours at night.
Record the completed hours on the TDLR Behind-the-Wheel Instruction Log (30 Hours).
Keep your record handy for Texas.

Frequently asked questions

How many of the hours have to be at night?

Texas requires 10 of the 30 hours at night. Driving Log tracks daytime and nighttime minutes separately, so your night total is always current.

Is this affiliated with the Texas licensing agency?

No. Driving Log is an independent tracking tool, not affiliated with any state DMV.

Is it free?

Yes — logging and tracking your Texas hours are free, with no subscription.

Does the supervising driver have to be a parent?

Not always — the supervisor has to meet Texas's licensed-driver rules, which often include a parent, guardian, or another qualifying adult. Confirm the specifics with your licensing agency.

Can I add drives from earlier dates?

Yes. Back-fill earlier supervised drives as long as the date isn't in the future.

Can I edit a drive after saving it?

Yes. Update the date, minutes, day/night, or supervisor at any time.

Can I use it on my phone?

Yes. Driving Log runs in any mobile browser — there's nothing to install.

How do I know when I'm done?

Driving Log shows your counted and remaining hours as you log, so you can see exactly when you've met Texas's 30-hour requirement.

What happens to my data?

We store only your email and the driving entries you add — no ad, cross-site, or behavioral trackers, and no tracking cookies. For analytics we use anonymized, server-side-only visit counting, with no personal information stored.

Related states

Moving, or supervising a driver elsewhere? Driving Log works the same way in every state it supports — here are others families track hours in:

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Track your Texas supervised driving hours — without the paper headache