Illinois vs Texas for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$145

IL

vs

$155

TX

Timeline

4-12 wks

IL

vs

4-12 wks

TX

Renewal Fee

N/A

IL

vs

N/A

TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Texas
Total Fees	$145 ✓	$155
Application Fee	N/A	N/A
Exam Fee	$90 ✓	$113
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $145

vs Texas ($155)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-12 wks

vs Texas (4-12 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNA requirements →

Texas Board

Texas Health and Human Services - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Texas CNA requirements →

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