Do i have to get a drivers permit before getting my license in texas?

Im 18 and im planning on taking my adult drivers ed course online. It says i basically take the 6hr course take the exam and then just go and take the vision and actual driving test. But it says nothing about gettjng my permit first. Do you think i can get a permit first?

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