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Missouri vs Texas for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$150
MO
vs
$100
TX
Timeline
4-8 wks
MO
vs
4-8 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
N/A
MO
vs
$70
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Missouri Texas
Total Fees $150 $100
Application Fee $150 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $70
CE Hours N/A 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Texas is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $100
vs Missouri ($150)
Faster Processing
Missouri 4-8 wks
vs Texas (4-8 wks)

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