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New Mexico vs Texas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
NM
vs
$340
TX
Timeline
2-4 wks
NM
vs
4-6 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$93
NM
vs
$68
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico Texas
Total Fees $360 $340
Application Fee $110 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $93 $68
CE Hours 30 hrs 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Texas is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $340
vs New Mexico ($360)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 2-4 wks
vs Texas (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs New Mexico ($93)

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