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Missouri vs Texas for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$150
MO
vs
$100
TX
Timeline
4-8 wks
MO
vs
4-8 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$85
MO
vs
$54
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Missouri Texas
Total Fees $150 $100
Application Fee $150 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $54
CE Hours N/A 20 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Texas is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $54 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $100
vs Missouri ($150)
Faster Processing
Missouri 4-8 wks
vs Texas (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $54
vs Missouri ($85)

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