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Iowa vs Texas for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$271
IA
vs
$301
TX
Pre-Licensing
60 hrs
IA
vs
180 hrs
TX
Timeline
10-16 wks
IA
vs
8-16 wks
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa Texas
Total Fees $271 ✓ $301
Pre-Licensing Hours 60 hrs ✓ 180 hrs
Processing Time 10-16 weeks 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $125 $110 ✓
CE Hours 36 hrs 18 hrs ✓
Reciprocity Partial None

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $30 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Education Hours

Iowa requires only 60 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $271
vs Texas ($301)
Fewer Hours
Iowa 60 hrs
vs Texas (180 hrs)
Faster Processing
Iowa 10-16 wks
vs Texas (8-16 wks)

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