Texas ELDT Pricing — What It Costs to Get Your CDL
Every DLA Academy course is $20 in Texas. Bundles from $30. The lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option — same regulatory coverage, lower price. Auto-submitted to TPR.
Texas ELDT Pricing — Every Course, Every Bundle
Every individual FMCSA-approved ELDT course on DLA Academy is $20 flat in Texas — no discounts, no surge pricing, no surprise fees. Bundles save money when you're stacking endorsements:
- Hazmat ELDT — $20 (H endorsement, theory only)
- CDL-A Theory ELDT — $20 (BTW required separately at a local FMCSA-registered provider)
- CDL-B Theory ELDT — $20 (BTW required separately)
- School Bus ELDT — $20 (S endorsement)
- Passenger ELDT — $20 (P endorsement)
- CDL-A Permit Prep — $15 (DMV practice questions — not ELDT, paired study aid)
- Hazmat ELDT + DMV Test Prep Bundle — $30 (Hazmat ELDT + Hazmat DMV knowledge-test prep, saves $5)
- CDL Complete Bundle — $45 (CDL-A ELDT + CDL-B ELDT + CDL-A Permit Prep, saves $10)
- 3-Endorsement Bundle (H + P + S) — $50 (saves $10 vs. buying each separately)
The Bundle Math — Every Bundle Saves You Money
All three bundles are genuine discounts off buying the components individually. The math:
- 3-Endorsement Bundle ($50): Hazmat + Passenger + School Bus ELDT. Individual price: $20 × 3 = $60. Saves $10. Worth it if you're adding all three endorsements.
- CDL Complete Bundle ($45): CDL-A Theory ELDT + CDL-B Theory ELDT + CDL-A Permit Prep. Individual price: $20 + $20 + $15 = $55. Saves $10. The full Class A journey — both theory courses for the skills test plus 119 DMV practice questions for the permit test.
- Hazmat ELDT + DMV Test Prep ($30): Hazmat ELDT plus the Hazmat DMV knowledge-test prep — paired together for the driver studying for both the FMCSA-approved Hazmat ELDT and the state DMV Hazmat knowledge test at once. Saves $5 compared to buying the components individually.
Whatever you pick, Texas Department of Public Safety (TX DPS) verifies your ELDT completion through the FMCSA Training Provider Registry — DLA Academy auto-submits within 24 hours of completion.
ELDT Training Cost — DLA Academy vs Other ELDT Training Providers
How much is ELDT training? Across FMCSA-approved ELDT training providers, the online theory course typically runs $23–$75. DLA Academy is consistently the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option at $20 per course — same regulatory coverage (Appendix A to Part 380), same auto-submission to the FMCSA TPR, same 49-state acceptance. The only differences are the price tag and the experience: under 2 hours, mobile-friendly, no hidden fees, no checkout upsells.
| ELDT Training Provider | Cost Per Course | Format |
|---|---|---|
| DLA Academy | $20 | 100% online, <2 hrs, mobile |
| Typical approved provider | $23–$50 | Online, often with upsells |
| Higher-priced providers | $50–$75 | Online, longer courses |
What's identical at every approved provider: the curriculum (set by FMCSA), the registration with the federal TPR, and the legal weight of the completion. What's different: the ELDT training cost, course length, and how aggressive the upsells are. At $20, DLA Academy is the cheapest FMCSA-approved ELDT training cost on the market.
Texas CDL & ELDT Fees (2026)
What you'll actually pay to get your Texas CDL: DLA Academy charges a flat $20 per FMCSA-approved ELDT course, and the federal TSA Hazmat background check is a fixed national fee. The state DMV fees below are set by TX DPS and vary — we link the official source rather than print a number that could be out of date.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FMCSA-approved ELDT theory (DLA Academy) | $20 per course | Flat rate — Hazmat, CDL-A, CDL-B, Passenger, or School Bus |
| CDL-A Permit Prep (optional study aid) | $15 | DMV knowledge-test practice — not ELDT |
| Texas CLP / permit fee | Varies — check TX DPS | Set by TX DPS, paid at the DMV |
| Texas CDL license fee | Varies — check TX DPS | Set by TX DPS |
| Texas endorsement fee (H / P / S) | Varies — check TX DPS | Set by TX DPS, per endorsement |
| TSA Hazmat background check | ~$86.50 (~$41 with a valid TWIC) | Federal TSA fee via IDEMIA — Hazmat endorsement only |
Only the DLA Academy ELDT price and the federal TSA Hazmat fee are fixed nationwide; TX DPS sets the permit, license, and endorsement fees. Confirm current amounts on the official TX DPS site before you budget.
Texas CDLs are issued by Texas Department of Public Safety (TX DPS).
Every course is FMCSA-approved and auto-submitted to the Training Provider Registry. Accepted at Texas Department of Public Safety (TX DPS).
Add the H endorsement to your Texas CDL. Theory only — no BTW required.
Texas Class A CDL theory required before the skills test at TX DPS.
Texas Class B CDL theory for straight trucks, dump trucks, and buses.
Add the S endorsement to your Texas CDL to drive a school bus.
Add the P endorsement to operate 16+ passenger vehicles in Texas.
Save $10 by bundling Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus for Texas.
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FMCSA-approved ELDT courses starting at $20. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Texas Department of Public Safety.