Endorsements
An endorsement allows you to operate a certain type of commercial motor vehicle and transport specific items. There is additional testing required to obtain an endorsement and, in some cases, you will be required to hold a commercial learner permit (CLP) for that endorsement for at least 14 days before being able to add it to your CDL. Additional training, called the Entry Level Driver Training, is required after February 7, 2022.
The types of endorsements you can apply for are listed in the chart below:
| Endorsement Code | Description |
|---|---|
| H | Authorizes the transportation of hazardous material (CDL only) |
| N | Authorizes the operation of a tank vehicle (CDL or CLP) |
| P | Authorizes the operation of a vehicle transporting passengers (CDL or CLP) |
| S | Authorizes the operation of a school bus (CDL or CLP) |
| T | Authorizes towing two (double) or three (triple) trailers over a specified weight (CDL only) |
| X | Authorizes the operation of a combination of hazardous material and tank vehicle (CDL only) |
Restrictions
A restriction code may be placed on any type of driver license or commercial driver license. This is not meant to interfere with your driving but to make you a better driver. Should you wish to have a restriction code removed you should visit a driver license office.
The chart below describes the types of restrictions that may be placed on a driver license:
| Restriction Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A | With corrective lenses |
| B | A licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat |
| C | Daytime driving only |
| D | Speed not to exceed 45 mph |
| E | No manual transmission equipped CMV |
| F | Must hold valid learner license to MM/DD/YY |
| G | TRC 545.424 applies until MM/DD/YY |
| H | Vehicle not to exceed 26,000 lbs. GVWR |
| I | Motorcycle not to exceed 250cc |
| J | Licensed motorcycle operator 21 or over in sight |
| K | Intrastate only |
| L | No air brake equipped CMV |
| M | No Class A passenger vehicle |
| N | No Class A and B passenger vehicle |
| O | No tractor-trailer CMV |
| P | Stated on license |
| Q | A licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat (vehicle above a Class B) |
| R | A licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat (vehicle above a Class C) |
| S | Outside rearview mirror or hearing aid |
| T | Automatic transmission |
| U | Applicable prosthetic devices |
| V | Medical variance documents required |
| W | Power steering |
| X | No cargo in CMV tank vehicle |
| Y | Valid Texas vision or limb waiver required |
| Z | No full air brake equipped CMV |
| P1 | For Class M TRC 545.424 until MM/DD/YY |
| P2 | To/from work/school |
| P3 | To/from work |
| P4 | To/from school |
| P5 | To/from work/school or a licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat |
| P6 | To/from work or a licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat |
| P7 | To/from school or a licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) must be in the front seat |
| P8 | With telescopic lens |
| P9 | A licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS 21), bus only |
| P10 | A licensed driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS 21), school bus only |
| P11 | Bus not to exceed 26,000 GVWR |
| P12 | Passenger CMVs restricted to Class C only |
| P13 | A license driver 21 years of age or older (LOFS) in vehicle equip with air brake |
| P14 | Operation Class B exempt vehicle authorized |
| P15 | Operation Class A exempt vehicle authorized |
| P16 | If CMV, school buses (interstate) |
| P17 | If CMV, government vehicles (interstate) |
| P18 | If CMV, only transporting personal property (interstate) |
| P19 | If CMV, transporting corpse/sick/injured (interstate) |
| P20 | If CMV, privately transporting passengers (interstate) |
| P21 | If CMV, fire/rescue (interstate) |
| P22 | If CMV, intra-city zone drivers (interstate) |
| P23 | If CMV, custom harvesting (interstate) |
| P24 | If CMV, transporting bees/hives (interstate) |
| P25 | If CMV, use in oil/water well service/drill |
| P26 | If CMV, for operation of mobile crane |
| P27 | HME Expiration Date MM/DD/YY |
| P28 | FRSI CDL valid MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY |
| P29 | FRSI CDL MM/DD/YY–MM/DD/YY or exempt B vehicles |
| P30 | FRSI CDL MM/DD/YY–MM/DD/YY or exempt A vehicles |
| P31 | Class C only; no taxi/bus/emergency vehicle |
| P32 | Other |
| P33 | No passengers in CMV bus |
| P34 | No express or highway driving |
| P35 | Restricted to operation of three–wheeled MC |
| P37 | Occ/Essent need DL-no CMV–see court order |
| P38 | Applicable vehicle devices |
| P39 | Ignition Interlock required |
| P40 | Vehicle not to exceed Class C |