A taxi driver's license is required to operate a permitted taxicab in the City of Houston.
Driver must have the license placed in the taxi driver's license holder in the taxi when in operation.
Criminal history check - certain items in a 10-year history may require a hearing to authorize or deny. The hearing is conducted in compliance with the Texas Occupations Code standards.
Traffic warrant check completed by Municipal Courts
- Applicant packet - COH Driver's License, including:
- Traffic warrant check from Municipal Courts
- Texas Driver's License
- Criminal history check: certain items in a 10-year history may require a hearing to authorize or deny. The hearing is conducted in compliance with the Texas Occupations Code standards.
- Method of payment: cash, check, cashier’s check, money order, or debit/credit card
- Bring the completed application packet and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
- Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
Applicant must renew before expiration date on current license. It is the responsibility of the license holder to contact the ARA department prior to expiration date.
- Applicant packet - COH Driver's License, including:
- Traffic warrant check from Municipal Courts
- Texas Driver's License
- Criminal history check: certain items in a 10-year history may require a hearing to authorize or deny. The hearing is conducted in compliance with the Texas Occupations Code standards.
- Method of payment: cash, check, cashier’s check, money order, or debit/credit card
- Bring the completed application packet and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
- Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.
Applicant must renew before expiration date on current license. It is the responsibility of the license holder to contact the ARA department prior to expiration date.
- Applicant packet - COH Driver's License, including:
- Traffic warrant check from Municipal Courts
- Texas Driver's License
- Criminal history check: certain items in a 10-year history may require a hearing to authorize or deny. The hearing is conducted in compliance with the Texas Occupations Code standards.
- Method of payment: cash, check, cashier’s check, money order, or debit/credit card
- Bring the completed application packet and payment to the Houston Permitting Center.
- Obtain a numbered ticket from the Information Desk. Please wait in the lobby until your number is called.