Texas DOT Medical Card

Texas requires every CDL applicant to hold a current DOT medical card from a Certified Medical Examiner before the skills test.

Find a Certified Medical Examiner in Texas

Use the federal registry: nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov. Filter by city/ZIP to find examiners near you.

What it costs in Texas

Typically $80-$200, depending on the clinic.

Validity

Up to 24 months. Drivers with certain conditions may receive shorter certificates.

Source: 49 CFR Part 391 ecfr.gov · 49 CFR 391