⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) – Health Standards Section directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your CNA License: Texas → Louisiana

Everything you need to know about transferring your cna license from Texas to Louisiana

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Texas (TX)	Louisiana (LA)
Education Requirements●	No specific education requirement per federal regulation or state rule	Completion of an LDH-approved CNA training program (NATCEP)
Exam Requirements	Provider: Prometric	Provider: Prometric
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $625–$1,400; competency exam fee: $120; state registration fee: $0; background check fee: $25–$40; total initial fees: $145–$160; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/texas/	training program fee: $525–$1,240; competency exam fee: $125 (written or oral + clinical skills); state registration fee: $0; background check fee: $26; total initial fees: $151; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/louisiana/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; Fee: $0	Period: 2 years (24 months); Fee: $0

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Louisiana accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Education differs: Texas requires "No specific education requirement per federal regulation or state rule" while Louisiana requires "Completion of an LDH-approved CNA training program (NATCEP)".
Renewal differs: Texas — Period: 2 years; Fee: $0; Louisiana — Period: 2 years (24 months); Fee: $0.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) – Health Standards Section →
2
Request credential verification from Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Texas board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) – Health Standards Section.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Louisiana Licensing Board

Board: Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) – Health Standards Section
Website: https://ldh.la.gov/health-standards-section/cnadsw-registry
Phone: (225) 342-0138

Contact Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) – Health Standards Section to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Texas (TX)	Louisiana (LA)
Education Requirements●	No specific education requirement per federal regulation or state rule	Completion of an LDH-approved CNA training program (NATCEP)
Exam Requirements	Provider: Prometric	Provider: Prometric
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $625–$1,400; competency exam fee: $120; state registration fee: $0; background check fee: $25–$40; total initial fees: $145–$160; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/texas/	training program fee: $525–$1,240; competency exam fee: $125 (written or oral + clinical skills); state registration fee: $0; background check fee: $26; total initial fees: $151; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/louisiana/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; Fee: $0	Period: 2 years (24 months); Fee: $0

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Louisiana accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Education differs: Texas requires "No specific education requirement per federal regulation or state rule" while Louisiana requires "Completion of an LDH-approved CNA training program (NATCEP)".

Renewal differs: Texas — Period: 2 years; Fee: $0; Louisiana — Period: 2 years (24 months); Fee: $0.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) – Health Standards Section →

Request credential verification from Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Texas board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) – Health Standards Section.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your CNA License: Texas → Louisiana

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Louisiana Licensing Board

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Transfer Your CNA License: Texas → Louisiana

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Louisiana Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

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