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New Mexico vs Texas for Agent Licensing

Total Fees
$454
NM
vs
$301
TX
Pre-Licensing
90 hrs
NM
vs
180 hrs
TX
Timeline
8-14 wks
NM
vs
8-16 wks
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico Texas
Total Fees $454 $301 ✓
Pre-Licensing Hours 90 hrs ✓ 180 hrs
Processing Time 8-14 weeks ✓ 8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $270 $110 ✓
CE Hours 36 hrs 18 hrs ✓
Reciprocity None None

Key Differences

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Cost

Texas is $153 cheaper for total licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

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Education Hours

New Mexico requires only 90 pre-licensing hours.

Winner: New Mexico

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Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 8-14 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $301
vs New Mexico ($454)
Fewer Hours
New Mexico 90 hrs
vs Texas (180 hrs)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 8-14 wks
vs Texas (8-16 wks)

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