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Oklahoma vs Texas for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$70
OK
vs
$100
TX
Timeline
4-8 wks
OK
vs
4-8 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$125
OK
vs
$70
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oklahoma Texas
Total Fees $70 $100
Application Fee $70 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $125 $70
CE Hours 24 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Oklahoma is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oklahoma $70
vs Texas ($100)
Faster Processing
Oklahoma 4-8 wks
vs Texas (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $70
vs Oklahoma ($125)

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