Well I drove from Miami to Beaumont on Wednesday and arrived at Escapees on Thursday morning. Joined the club, got my address and they showed me where to get my car inspected, register my car. and get my CDL, all right there in Livingston. When these places see your address they know what's going on and they accept it.
So I have my Texas CDL and I'm redy for my new job on Monday.
The only flaw in my plan is that in Texas they don't fingerprint you for the Hazmat endorsement at the DMV. You have to make an appointment at another location for that. Had I known I would have scheduled the appointment in advance. My new company expected me to have the process started before arriving because it can take several weeks for the background check. But I spoke to them yesterday and they are willing to work with me on it.
Thanks for the replies and encouragement. Go Dolphins.