HAZMAT in Texas

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  1. jamesjr232009

    jamesjr232009 Bobtail Member

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    Can anyone tell me how to get a HAZMAT endorsement in Texas? I've looked all over and it's like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
     
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  3. Flying Dutchman

    Flying Dutchman Road Train Member

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    Scroll down a few threads to the one titled "How to get your HAZMAT endorsement!"

    There is quite a few good posts in there.

    Here is one a snipped:

    Meaning your go take your HazMat endorsement test, then go apply at TSA for your fingerprints and background check after you pass. Total cost is around $150
     
  4. formertaxidriver

    formertaxidriver Heavy Load Member

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    TX License Issuance Bureau – CDL Section at (512) 424-2010. (Austin)

    The lady that answered my questions was very nice and took the time to explain the process (a bit different for me, as I brought my X endorsement from another state.)

    You can study the tests on line. They were close. The test was visual and touchscreen, but not too tough. My appointment for fingerprinting was made that day for the next day at a convenient location. About 30 days later, I got the letter and license in the mail.
     
  5. Giggles the Original

    Giggles the Original Road Train Member

    yeah its $78 for fingerprints and background check...and above posts are right, you take the written test first, once you pass, you go get fingerprints done and they submit those and they begin the background check...they will issue a paper lic. until your background check is complete, once thats done, they will send your "hard copy " with your HM endorsement on it.
     
  6. jamesjr232009

    jamesjr232009 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks you guys and gals I really appreciate it.
     
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  7. loudhornsrule

    loudhornsrule Light Load Member

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    Mine was different. They had me do the background- fingerprint first. Now I am going to take the hazmat
     
  8. HD_Renegade

    HD_Renegade Road Train Member

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    Interesting, My X is Tankers and Hazmat. Took Test first, cost for finger prints and back ground check is $98.25 in NC

    The good part is if you have both Tankers and Hazmat, you get the X and only have to pay for one endorsement instead of 2.
     
  9. Hangman68

    Hangman68 Bobtail Member

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    I am going through this right now. I took the test first and was given a FAST PASS for fingerprinting. The test was $11.00 and the fingerprinting was $78.20. I have had my cdl since 1994 but let the Hazmat endorsement lapse in 2000 due to not using it. That was my bad, now it is a PITA to get it back.

    In Texas the steps are:

    1) Take the hazmat test at your local office. ($11.00 for Hazmat only---I already had my tanker)
    2) Pass the test and receive a "FAST PASS".
    3) Set the appointment for the fingerprinting (online is faster) and pay $78.20 (check or money order only made payable to "L1 enrollment services")
    4) Wait for new license with Hazmat endorsement (or "X" Tanker - Hazmat combination endorsement, as is my case) in the mail - 30 to 45 days

    It is a PITA but I think it is good for the USA as a whole and a necessary evil in the times we live in.

    Hangman68 10-23
     
  10. crazypilot18

    crazypilot18 Bobtail Member

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    texas is a scam i have my cdl from florida and i have every endorsement on my license i mean i have them all including motorcycle,i went to texas to get their cdl and she told me that i would have to take the pc test and fingerprints again if i wanted hazmat and i told her why if i already have my hazmat from florida and i can use on any state how ridiculous some states are looks like we live on another planet
     
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