California vs Texas for RN Licensing
Total Fees
$549
CA
vs
$378
TX
Timeline
10-12 wks
CA
vs
2-4 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$190
CA
vs
$68
TX
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | California | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fees | $549 | $378 ✓ |
| Application Fee | $300 | $110 ✓ |
| Exam Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Processing Time | 10-12 weeks | 2-4 weeks ✓ |
| Renewal Cycle | 2 years | 2 years |
| Renewal Fee | $190 | $68 ✓ |
| CE Hours | 30 hrs | 20 hrs ✓ |
| NLC Compact Member | No | Yes |
Key Differences
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Cost
Texas is $171 cheaper for initial licensing fees.
Winner: Texas
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Processing Speed
Texas processes applications in 2-4 weeks.
Winner: Texas
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NLC Compact
Texas is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.
Winner: Texas
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Renewal Cost
Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.
Winner: Texas
Category Winners
Lower Cost
Texas $378
vs California ($549)
Faster Processing
Texas 2-4 wks
vs California (10-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Texas $68
vs California ($190)
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