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Texas vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$340
TX
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
4-6 wks
TX
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$68
TX
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Texas Washington
Total Fees $340 $388
Application Fee $100 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $68 $113
CE Hours 20 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Texas is $48 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $340
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Texas (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs Washington ($113)

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