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Florida vs Texas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$385
FL
vs
$340
TX
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
4-6 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$68
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Texas
Total Fees $385 $340
Application Fee $110 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-24 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $68
CE Hours 25 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Texas is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

Processing Speed

Texas processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: Texas

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $340
vs Florida ($385)
Faster Processing
Texas 4-6 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs Florida ($75)

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