If I got my Texas drivers permit January 2010, do I have to drive with the trooper to get my license?

I recommend that you start practicing. Don't set yourself up for failure. Call the Department of Public Safety in your state. The number is in the phone book under government or call information. It doesn't matter what you WANT to do, it's what you are required to do. It will be hard for the public to answer your question as this new rule may vary by state.