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[Rim Runner]

Looking for info on a  Texas drivers license on a Class A greater than 26001 lbs w/tow under 10,000

1. What license class is required

2. What can you tell me about areas to focus on study

3. How difficult is the coarse and driving test

[TXiceman]

Here are your answers....on an Escapees post from the search function

https://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/125345-texas-class-a-or-b-license-upgrade-faqs/?tab=comments#comment-868304

 

Ken

[Kirk W]

Welcome to the Escapee forums! Let us know if you have further questions. Are you planning to reside in Polk Co. via the Escapees? If so, the county employees there are very helpful. 

[jblo]

I took the tests about a year ago in Livingston, TX...the DMV is pretty familiar with the process due to the Escapees HQ nearby. Decently easy written, and not much to the driving part.  The link above is right on.  Having talked to several in the Austin DMV, either an A or a B will work for a heavy MH or truck/trailer, not sure they know which is which.

[Twotoes]

Save yourself the time, stress and hassle. Use the Escapees South Dakota address and you don’t need any special license. Only requires a one night stay anywhere in the State, hotel or campground. You can also renew your registration via the mail with no inspection required. 

[TXiceman]

28 minutes ago, Twotoes said:

Save yourself the time, stress and hassle. Use the Escapees South Dakota address and you don’t need any special license. Only requires a one night stay anywhere in the State, hotel or campground. You can also renew your registration via the mail with no inspection required. 

The test for the class A or B class license is not that hard or that inconvenient.  Frankly, if you can't pass the test, you need to hang up the keys.

Also, the annual inspection is a non issue if you are out of state, you simply mark the box that you are out of state and get the stickers mailed to you.  You then have 72 hours once you reach your destination in Texas to get the inspection on your return.

Yes, it may be delays in getting the license and tags done due to reduced staffing with the COVID19, but it can get done.  But expect delays anywhere in the country.  After the bike rally, I don't think SD will be safe now.

Ken

Edited August 15, 2020 by TXiceman

[Kirk W]

13 hours ago, Twotoes said:

Save yourself the time, stress and hassle. Use the Escapees South Dakota address and you don’t need any special license. Only requires a one night stay anywhere in the State, hotel or campground. You can also renew your registration via the mail with no inspection required. 

I have never understood why so many of us think that others should do as we choose to do? Domicile is a complex issue and one that few people put much effort into choosing. Problems arising from having less than a clearly defined domicile are pretty rare, but when they do arise it can be disastrous. About 10 or more years ago I did some research on the results of domicile disputes and the one I most remember was an RV fulltimer's will that was overturned after his passing, based on the court decision of what his domicile actually was. He had remarried with a new will but it was overturned. As I recall, he was claiming SD and had a new will executed there, but the court involved was in his original domicile state where most assets were located. 

Edited August 16, 2020 by Kirk W

[podwerkz]

On 8/11/2020 at 2:03 PM, Rim Runner said:

Looking for info on a  Texas drivers license on a Class A greater than 26001 lbs w/tow under 10,000

1. What license class is required

 

The answer is Class B (non-CDL)

[noteven]

Info from Texas DMV:

https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/dlClasses.htm