Tennessee vs Texas for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$365

$340

Timeline

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$68

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Tennessee	Texas
Total Fees	$365	$340 ✓
Application Fee	$115	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$68 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	20 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Texas is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

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Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Texas $340

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

Tennessee 4-6 wks

vs Texas (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Texas $68

vs Tennessee ($100)

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

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Full Tennessee LVN requirements →

Texas Board

Texas Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Texas LVN requirements →

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