Over the last year, the Trump administration has rolled out new guidelines and direction regarding CDLs. Texas was one of the fastest states to get in line with that guidance, and now, it’s making some additional changes. Not only is it ending Spanish-language testing, but it’s re-opening a program for H-2A workers to get non-domiciled CDLs.
The first change is likely to draw the most attention. Effective June 1, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has stopped offering commercial driver license (CDL) and commercial learner permit (CLP) knowledge tests in Spanish. From now on, all written and computerized CDL exams must be completed in English.
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